Saab 91C accident near Söderhamn, SE, June 1, 2013
On June 1, 2013 at about 12:15 pm local time, a Saab 91C, registered SEKVZ, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Söderhamn (Söderhamn Airport). It was an air show or air race flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- June 1, 2013 · about 12:15 pm local time
- Place
- Söderhamn, Sweden · Söderhamn Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Saab 91C
- Registration
- SEKVZ · no longer on the register · serial 91403
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Air show or air race flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 1, 2013, at 1215 universal coordinated time, a SAAB model 91C (Safir) airplane, Swedish registration SE-KVC, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from the Söderhamn Airport (ESNY), near Söderhamn, Sweden. A postimpact fire destroyed the airplane. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by F15 Flygklubb of Söderhamn, Sweden. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local airshow flight. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Swedish Government. Further information may be obtained from: Statens haverikommission (Swedish Accident Investigation Authority) P.O. Box 12538 SE-102 29 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 508 862 00 Fax: +46 8 508 862 90 Email: info@havkom.se Webpage: www.havkom.se This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority.
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
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
- Aerodynamic stall/spin during maneuvering (low-alt flying)
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
- Fire/smoke (post-impact) during post (impact)
Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,560 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O-435-A (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: ESNY Söderhamn at 12:15 pm
- Destination: ESNY Söderhamn
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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