Crash of a Grumman G-44 Widgeon in Helsinki: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 28, 1968
Registration:
OH-GWA
Survivors:
No
MSN:
1367
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Helsinki-Malmi Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW.
