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| Date: | Thursday 13 September 1962 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Saab J 32B Lansen |
| Owner/operator: | Flygvapnet, Swedish Air Force |
| Registration: | 32618 |
| MSN: | 32.618 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | F1 AB, Västerås -
 Sweden
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| ESOW |
The afterburner separates from the engine in flight, engine fire. There is no indication of fire in cockpit (radio communication lost) and pilot decides to land (with engine power). The pilot is almost engulfed in the fire and the seat ejects behind him. A broken arm when he jumps out head first and hits the rwy still attached to the parachute and life boat.
CNK
Sources:
Scramble
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2017 19:04 | TB | Added |
| 13-Apr-2017 17:21 | Masen63 | Updated [Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
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