Convair CV-440 Metropolitan crash, Nov 1, 1969, Stockholm...
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident on November 1, 1969 near Stockholm-Arlanda Uppland, Sweden with no fatalities.
- Date: November 1, 1969
- Aircraft: Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
- Location: Stockholm-Arlanda Uppland, Sweden
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Linjeflyg Convair CV 440 on a local training flight at Stockholm-Arlanda had its left engine power reduced to simulate a failure. On initial climb the crew restored power and the aircraft banked left, the left wing struck the ground and it crashed beside the runway. All four crew were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.