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Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mce in Hyvinkää

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OH-LAK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Helsinki – Hyvinkää – Hämeenlinna – Tampere
MSN:
4014
YOM:
1932
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Hyvinkää Airport, the three engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. All 14 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to bad weather conditions and the crew was completed a too low approach.

Crash of a Junkers F.13ge into the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1935 at 0835 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OH-ALI
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
2033
YOM:
1930
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
En route from Tallinn to Helsinki, while cruising over the Gulf of Finland, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility due to fog. The pilot reduced his altitude, most probably to maintain a visual contact with the water surface when the airplane named 'Papagei' hit a wave and crashed into the sea. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth off Helsinki: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MO-107
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Helsinki - Helsinki
MSN:
VL-12
YOM:
1929
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight when the airplane stalled and crashed in the harbor of Helsinki, bursting into flames. The pilot was seriously injured and the mechanic was killed.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
760
YOM:
1926
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Gulf of Finland, killing all six occupants.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in the Gulf of Finland: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1927 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALD
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tallinn – Helsinki
MSN:
798
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Tallinn on a schedule service to Helsinki, carrying four passengers and two crew members. While cruising in marginal weather conditions (reduced visibility due to foggy conditions), the aircraft crashed in the Gulf of Finland. Despite intense SAR operations, no trace of the aircraft nor the six occupants was found.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 off Tallinn

Date & Time: May 28, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K-SALA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Helsinki – Tallinn
MSN:
700
YOM:
1924
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While landing in the harbour of Tallinn, the seaplane went out of control and crashed. All five occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Tallinn: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
E-13
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tallinn - Helsinki
MSN:
646
YOM:
1923
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tallinn-Reval Airport, the engine lost power. The aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot Harald Stunde and three passengers were injured while a fourth passenger, Mr. Jakob Tillo, was killed.
Probable cause:
It seems that the accident is attributable to the cold benzol used in the engine that probably clogged the carburetor.