Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 December 1945
Aircraft Type: Boeing B-17G
Owner/operator: AB Aerotransport
Registration Number: SE-BAM
Location: Stallarholmen –
ÿ Sweden
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Boeing B-17G aircraft (42-31163)Boeing B-17G aircraft (42-31163)
Category: Accident
On March 6, 1944, a Boeing B-17G, identified as ‘Tom’ operated from Prague to Stockholm, Sweden. Due to inclement weather, the aircraft diverted to Gteborg and crashed on approach, resulting in loss of life. The aircraft, originally operated by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as 42-31163, was subsequently ferried back to Stockholm-Bromma Airport. The aircraft was interned by Sweden and converted by SAAB to a passenger transport.On March 6, 1944, a Boeing B-17G, identified as ‘Tom’ operated from Prague to Stockholm, Sweden. Due to inclement weather, the aircraft diverted to Gteborg and crashed on approach, resulting in loss of life. The aircraft, originally operated by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as 42-31163, was subsequently ferried back to Stockholm-Bromma Airport. The aircraft was interned by Sweden and converted by SAAB to a passenger transport.
Description
The Boeing B-17G, named “Tom”, operated on a flight from Prague to Stockholm. It diverted to Gteborg due to bad weather and the passengers deplaned. The aircraft was subsequently ferried back Stockholm-Bromma Airport but crashed on approach in bad weather. The aircraft was originally operated by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as 42-31163. It force landed in Sweden on March 6, 1944 after being attacked by a fighter. It was interned by Sweden and converted by SAAB to a passenger transport. All armament, turrets and armor was removed except for the tail gunners seat. A lookout was placed there because two civilian Swedish DC-3’s had been shot down by Luftwaffe during the war.
Source of Information
http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b17registry/b17-4231163.htmlhttp://www.warbirdregistry.org/b17registry/b17-4231163.htmlPrimary Cause
Bad weather conditions caused a diversion and subsequent crash.Bad weather conditions caused a diversion and subsequent crash.Share on:
