OH-CFM

Shortly after takeoff from Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the airplane lost height and crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

OH-CFM

Aircraft

Cessna 402

Registration

OH-CFM

MSN

402B-0215

Year of Manufacture

1972

Operator

Finnwings

Date

June 16, 1977 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Helsinki-Vantaa Uusimaa

Region

Europe • Finland

Coordinates

60.3045°, 24.8696°

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On June 16, 1977 at 12:00 AM, OH-CFM experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by Finnwings, with the event recorded near Helsinki-Vantaa Uusimaa.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the airplane lost height and crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration OH-CFM, MSN 402B-0215, year of manufacture 1972.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 60.3045°, 24.8696°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

1

Passengers

2

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the airplane lost height and crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

2

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 3

Operational Details

Operator

Finnwings

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Finland

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Cessna 402

Registration

OH-CFM

MSN

402B-0215

Year of Manufacture

1972