Cessna F150 accident near Linköping, SE, December 1, 2010
On December 1, 2010 at about 5:11 pm local time, a Cessna F150, registered SEIGU, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Linköping (Linköping Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 1, 2010 · about 5:11 pm local time
- Place
- Linköping, Sweden · Linköping Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna F150 H
- Registration
- SEIGU · no longer on the register · serial 0294
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 1, 2010, at 1711 coordinate universal time, a Cessna F150H, SE-IGU, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain after initial takeoff from the Linköping Airport (ESSL), Linköping, Sweden. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was owned and operated by a private individual. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. At 1650, a weather reporting station at ESSL reported winds calm, visibility 5,000 meters, mist, no surface clouds, no significant clouds, temperature 1 Fahrenheit (F), dew point 0 F, and a barometric pressure of 30.30 inches of Mercury. At 1650, a weather reporting station at Malmen Air Base (ESCF), located approximately 4 miles west of the accident site reported winds from 200 degrees at 1 knot, visibility 100 meters (with no directional variation), light snow showers, freezing fog, broken ceiling at 100 feet, temperature 0 F, dew point -4 F, and a barometric pressure of 30.30 inches of Mercury. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Sweden. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Sweden. Further information pertaining to his accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board (SHK) P.O. Box 12538 SE-102 29 Stockholm Sweden Phone +46 8 508 862 00 Fax +46 8 508 862 90 E-mail info@havkom.se
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O200 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: ESSL Linköping at 5:10 pm
- Destination: ESSL Linköping
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Temperature: 1°F (-17°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.29 inHg
- Observation at 4:50 pm from ESSL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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