De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Aug 8, 1961 (2 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on August 8, 1961 near Rovaniemi Lapland, Finland with 2 fatalities.
- Date: August 8, 1961
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Rovaniemi Lapland, Finland
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Finnish Air Force de Havilland DHC 2 Beaver BV 2 crashed shortly after takeoff from Rovaniemi Airfield in Lapland while climbing. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.