Incident Overview
On January 11, 2017, at approximately 1521 UTC, a Cessna 560, Norwegian registration LN-IDB, experienced a control upset during departure from Oslo Airport (ENGM), Gardermoen, Norway. The two pilots on board were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Flight Details
The foreign, non-scheduled, repositioning cross-country flight had departed ENGM and was en route to its destination, Sandefjord Airport (ENTO), Torp, Norway. Before the incident, the airplane had flown from Switzerland to Oslo. After a quick ground stop and a long high-speed taxi in reported light rain and snow, the airplane departed for ENTO with only the two pilots on board. The pilots did not deice the airplane on the ground.
Event Sequence
After takeoff and raising the landing gear and flaps, the airplane became uncontrollable. It turned left 90 degrees and descended, coming close to the ground. The crew regained control of the airplane and continued to their destination. During the event, the airplane encountered high positive and negative G-forces.
Post-Incident Examination
A post-incident examination revealed structural damage to both wings.
Investigation
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Norway. Further information can be obtained from the Accident Investigation Board, Norway (AIBN), Sophie Radichsivi 17, 2003 Lillestrom, Norway. Telephone: +47 63 89 63 00, Facsimile: +47 63 89 63 01, Email: [email protected].