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DHC-1 Chipmunk Emergency Landing at Nordre Svindal Gård (LN-DHC)

Nordre Svindal farm, Fet, Akershus, NO

On August 14, 2010, a Viking Air Ltd. DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 (registration LN-DHC) operated by Nedre Romerike Flyklubb was involved in an aviation accident near Nordre Svindal farm, Fet, Akershus, NO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failure was the result of overheating of the piston in the rear cylinder, which led to high friction between the piston and cylinder, and ultimately to overloading and fracture of the connecting rod. This summary draws on records from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA); 5 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
Aircraft registered LN-DHC
Aircraft registered LN-DHC. Photo: GAD / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A DHC-1 Chipmunk, LN-DHC, suffered a total engine failure on 14 August 2010. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a grain field at Nordre Svindal Gård, Fet, with no injuries.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 14 August 2010, a DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 with registration LN-DHC, operated by Nedre Romerike flyklubb and Veteranflygruppen, departed Kjeller flyplass (ENKJ) for a private flight. The aircraft, manufactured in 1950 and powered by a DH Gipsy Major 8 engine, carried two people: the pilot-in-command and a passenger. The flight took place in daylight under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) in Class G airspace. The pilot, a 56-year-old male holding a PPL(A), had a total of 361 flight hours, including 12 hours on type and 5 hours in the preceding 90 days. The aircraft held an experimental airworthiness certificate (Annex II).

Probable cause

The engine failure was the result of overheating of the piston in the rear cylinder, which led to high friction between the piston and cylinder, and ultimately to overloading and fracture of the connecting rod.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Aug 2010 Viking Air Ltd. DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 accident near Nordre Svindal farm, Fet, Akershus, NO?

A DHC-1 Chipmunk, LN-DHC, suffered a total engine failure on 14 August 2010. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a grain field at Nordre Svindal Gård, Fet, with no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 2010 Viking Air Ltd. DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Aug 2010 involved a Viking Air Ltd. DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, registration LN-DHC, operated by Nedre Romerike Flyklubb, at Nordre Svindal farm, Fet, Akershus, NO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failure was the result of overheating of the piston in the rear cylinder, which led to high friction between the piston and cylinder, and ultimately to overloading and fracture of the connecting rod.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA). Original record: https://nsia.no/Aviation/Aviation/Published-reports/2013-24. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) / Statens havarikommisjon, Norway.