3 fatalities

1950-01-30: Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (V-AP) — Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret — Trondheim-Værnes, Norway

Trondheim-Værnes, NorwayTakeoff (climb)

On January 30, 1950, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration V-AP) operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret was involved in an aviation accident near Trondheim-Værnes, Norway during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an uncontrolled right bank and dive during the initial climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781258457Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a snow-covered field shortly after takeoff during a post-maintenance test flight near Trondheim, Norway.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight following recent maintenance work, a twin engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The flight departed from Trondheim-Værnes Airport and had reached an altitude of approximately 80 meters during its initial climb phase.

While ascending, the aircraft entered a right bank before diving into a snow-covered field. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three fatalities among the occupants, which included the pilot and two passengers.

Findings

No specific technical malfunctions were detailed in the initial report; however, the sequence of events indicates that the aircraft's descent into the ground occurred immediately following a sudden banking maneuver during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled right bank and dive during the initial climb phase.