Private Danish

Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II

The twin engine aircraft departed Stauning Airport at 0000LT on a cargo flight to Manchester with two pilots on board. Shortly after takeoff from runway 27, while in initial climb by night, the crew declared an emergency after the main cabin door opened. The captain reduced both engines power and the aircraft crash landed on the Klægbanke, less than 4 km from the airport. Both pilots were rescued an hour later (they were uninjured) and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)

Shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in Hedeland, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Cessna 401

Crashed in unknown circumstances at Skive Airport. There were no casualties. Believed to be operated by a Danish 'CM' operator.

Lockheed 12 Electra Junior

Crashed in unknown circumstances at Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport. No casualties.

Dornier DO.28A/B

On final approach by night to Edinburgh Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in a corn field short of runway 13. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Avro 652 Anson

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Owned by Jorgen C. Mortensen, the twin engine aircraft was enroute from Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport to Aarhus, in charge to perform an aerial photography mission. On approach to Tirstrup Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances and was destroyed. Both occupants were rescued.