In a tragic incident near Helsinki‚ two German pilots lost their lives when their vintage aircraft plummeted into a forest and burst into flames. The accident happened on 10/16/24 shortly after the plane took off from Rayskala airfield (located roughly 60 miles from the capital)
The ill-fated aircraft was a T-6 Texan‚ a single-engine two-seater thats been around since the 1930s. Originally designed as a military trainer‚ its now mainly seen at air shows. Finnish authorities suggest engine trouble as the likely culprit for the crash
This particular T-6 Texan‚ a navy variant‚ was the sole example of its kind in Finland. It had been brought into the country about four years ago and had just undergone an inspection earlier this month. The German-owned plane was on a test flight‚ preparing for its journey back to Germany after a recent sale
Rayskala airfield‚ where the incident occurred is known as the Nordic regions premier sports aviation hub. The loss of this historic aircraft (built in 42) and its experienced crew has sent shockwaves through the aviation community
Finnish accident investigators are now tasked with unraveling the exact cause of this unfortunate event. Their findings will be crucial in preventing similar incidents and ensuring the safety of vintage aircraft operations in the future