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20 Jun 2008: FAIRCHILD SA226 — Bergen, Norway

Bergen, Norway

On 20 Jun 2008, a FAIRCHILD SA226 was involved in an aviation accident near Bergen, Norway. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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A Helitrans AS Fairchild SA226-T(B) (LN-SFT) on a training flight crashed into the North Sea west of Bergen Airport on June 20, 2008. Air traffic control lost radar contact at 6,000 feet; debris found on water. No distress calls heard.

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.

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