On February 10, 1945, a Waco YKS-7 (registration SE-ANG) operated by Björkvallsflyg was involved in an aviation accident near Luspebryggan, Sweden in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Severe snowstorm conditions during cruise forced an emergency landing that caused irreparable damage to the airframe. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot conducting a special mission for British intelligence attempted an emergency landing in Luspebryggan due to severe snowstorm conditions, resulting in total loss of the aircraft while the crew remained unharmed.
What happened
During a flight conducted in heavy snowstorm conditions, the pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Luspebryggan. The individual operating the aircraft was a Norwegian citizen performing a special mission for the British Intelligence Service. Although the pilot emerged from the incident without injury, the airframe sustained extensive damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the severe weather encountered during the cruise phase. The intensity of the snowstorm necessitated an immediate diversion and landing attempt, which ultimately resulted in the total loss of the aircraft despite the safety of the crew.
Probable cause
Severe snowstorm conditions during cruise forced an emergency landing that caused irreparable damage to the airframe.
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