ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 162322
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| Date: | Sunday 22 August 1948 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Northrop 8A-1 (SAAB) B 5B |
| Owner/operator: | Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force) |
| Registration: | 7058 |
| MSN: | 210 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | F12 Kalmar AB -
 Sweden
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | F12 Kalmar (ESMQ) |
Two mechanics (not trained in flying) decided to steel an a/c and fly to South Europe together with two women. The a/c was briefly airborne before it stalled and fell down on the rwy and broke the landing gear. All four occupants could leave the a/c and sneak away unseen.
The a/c was discovered in the morning with the engine still running. The two corprals was courts martial.
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Nov-2013 21:03 | Masen63 | Added |
| 28-Sep-2023 20:40 | Nepa | Updated |
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