This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 6 September 1968 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing Vertol Hkp4B (CH-46) |
| Owner/operator: | Svenska Marinen (Swedish Navy) |
| Registration: | 04062 / Y62 |
| MSN: | 502 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 12 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | SE off Huvudskär -
 Sweden
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Gotska Sandön |
| ESQP |
Crashed into sea due to mechanical failure to the rear rotor. One rear rotor blade broke off and damaged the forward rotor hub. Four crewmember and six passengers was killed in the crash.
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/accidents/?model=219
http://www.avrosys.nu/aircraft/Heli/504khp4/504HKP4.htm
https://www.sjohistoriska.se/fordjupning/marketstore/foto?msobjid=57055 (Img from 1965)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan-2011 14:37 | TB | Added |
| 12-Feb-2011 09:30 | Masen63 | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Narrative, ] |
| 16-Mar-2011 10:12 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Source, ] |
| 02-Oct-2012 23:38 | Masen63 | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation