ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 170887
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| Date: | Wednesday 24 August 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Saab J 32B Lansen |
| Owner/operator: | Flygvapnet |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | F12 Kalmar - ESMQ -
 Sweden
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ESMQ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Accidental discharge from a Saab Lansen. During preparation, target cameras are installed. The cameras are tested by pushing fire button and since the 30mm Aden canon are loaded with live amunition a burst is fired into the jeep waiting to tow the Lansen. Two conscript soldiers are killed, one seriously injured.
Sources:
1. http://www.flyghistoria.org/kronologi/1960_1969.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2017 15:39 | TB | Updated [Cn, Operator, Location, Narrative] |
| 15-Jan-2020 15:56 | Masen63 | Updated [Location, Phase, Narrative] |
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