Were there any fatalities in the 1972-10-10 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-10-10 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration SE-FHL, operated by Firma Aerosimport, at Ronneby, Sweden.

1972-10-10: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (SE-FHL) — Firma Aerosimport — Ronneby, Sweden

8 fatalitiesRonneby, SwedenLanding (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a forested area during its approach to Ronneby-Kallinge Airport, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Ronneby-Kallinge Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered restricted visibility caused by ongoing rainfall. As the aircraft was on short final for landing, the plane became unstable and lost control. The flight ended in a crash within a wooded region situated approximately six kilometers before reaching the runway threshold.

All eight individuals on board the aircraft, including the crew and passengers, were killed in the impact.

Findings

The approach was conducted under conditions of limited visibility due to rain.
The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the final stages of the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during a short final approach under low-visibility weather conditions.