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Disappearance of LN-VIE: Norwegian Aircraft Accident Investigation

Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, NO

On May 22, 1977, a Cessna 172 (registration LN-VIE) operated by Private was involved in an aviation accident near Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, NO. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA); 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

Norwegian authorities investigated the disappearance of aircraft LN-VIE after it departed from Ørland on 25 May 1977. Despite an extensive search, the aircraft was not found, and the cause of the accident remained unknown.

Background and Departure Information on 25 May 1977 indicates that aircraft LN-VIE departed from Ørland at 14:27 local time. At the time of departure, weather conditions at the airfield included winds from 290 degrees at 10 knots, visibility of 10 kilometers, and a cloud base of approximately 2,000 feet. Fog was reported in the distance to the west and north. The pilot maintained normal radio communication with the Ørland control tower at the time of departure. The aircraft was equipped with a B-556 radio compass, a KX-160 ILS-LLZ/VOR receiver, and a KX-160/KI-211 ILS G/P receiver, all of which were believed to be functioning normally. It also carried a NARCO ELT 10 emergency locator transmitter, which had been installed on 12 May 1975. No signals were ever registered from this device.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 May 1977 Cessna 172 accident near Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, NO?

Norwegian authorities investigated the disappearance of aircraft LN-VIE after it departed from Ørland on 25 May 1977. Despite an extensive search, the aircraft was not found, and the cause of the accident remained unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 1977 Cessna 172 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 May 1977 involved a Cessna 172, registration LN-VIE, operated by Private, at Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, NO.

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Investigation report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA). Original record: https://nsia.no/Aviation/Aviation/Published-reports/1978-01. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) / Statens havarikommisjon, Norway.