On 2 February
1989, the first
prototype JAS 39-1
crashed on its
sixth flight, when
attempting to land
in Linköping.
The pilot, Lars
Rådeström
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On 2 February 1989, the first prototype JAS 39-1 crashed on its sixth flight, when attempting to land in Linköping. The pilot, Lars Rådeström escaped with a fractured elbow and some minor injuries. The crash was the result of pilot-induced oscillation (PIO). Extremely gusty winds were also a contributing factor
