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Cessna 180H LN-KCF accident on Slettefjell, Norway

Slettefjell, Telemark, NO

On May 4, 2003, a Cessna 180 H (registration LN-KCF) operated by Private was involved in an aviation accident near Slettefjell, Telemark, NO. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to vertigo after flying VFR into instrument conditions (IMC). This summary draws on records from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA); 8 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

A Cessna 180H seaplane, registration LN-KCF, crashed on Slettefjell west of Notodden, Norway, on 4 May 2003. The sole pilot was killed. The investigation attributed the loss of control to vertigo after flying VFR into instrument conditions.

Overview and Accident Details On 4 May 2003, a Cessna 180H seaplane with registration LN-KCF crashed on the summit of Slettefjell, a mountain located west of Notodden in the Telemark region of Norway. The aircraft was operating as a private seaplane, owned and operated by the pilot. The accident occurred at approximately 1405 local time (UTC+2). The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was found severely damaged on the mountain top, at an elevation of approximately 1,080 meters above sea level, at coordinates 59° 32.9' N, 008° 53.2' E. The crash site was in the opposite direction from Notodden relative to the intended flight path.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to vertigo after flying VFR into instrument conditions (IMC).

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 May 2003 Cessna 180 H accident near Slettefjell, Telemark, NO?

A Cessna 180H seaplane, registration LN-KCF, crashed on Slettefjell west of Notodden, Norway, on 4 May 2003. The sole pilot was killed. The investigation attributed the loss of control to vertigo after flying VFR into instrument conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2003 Cessna 180 H accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 May 2003 involved a Cessna 180 H, registration LN-KCF, operated by Private, at Slettefjell, Telemark, NO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to vertigo after flying VFR into instrument conditions (IMC).

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Investigation report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA). Original record: https://nsia.no/Aviation/Aviation/Published-reports/2006-16. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) / Statens havarikommisjon, Norway.