Copenhagen – Stockholm

On April 1, 1951 at 12:00 AM, Copenhagen – Stockholm experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS, with the event recorded near Stockholm-Bromma Uppland.

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

22 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 22 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Bromma Airport, an engine caught fire. The crew decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field located short of runway. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. All 22 occupants were able to evacuate the airplane and were unhurt. Unfortunately, the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration SE-BBM, MSN 20128, year of manufacture 1944.