Accident Overview
On June 20, 2008, at 1032 local Norwegian time, a Helitrans AS Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SA226-T(B), registration LN-SFT, crashed into the North Sea approximately 15 nautical miles west of Bergen Airport (ENBR), Bergen, Norway. The aircraft was conducting a training flight with three persons on board.
Circumstances
Air traffic control observed the airplane disappear from radar at an altitude of 6,000 feet. No distress calls were received from the crew. Following the loss of radar contact, debris was found on the surface of the water.
Investigation
The Accident Investigation Board of Norway is investigating the accident. Further details regarding the cause of the crash have not yet been released.