3 fatalities

Fatal Test Flight Crash at Trondheim-Værnes Airport (V-AP)

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. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a snow-covered field shortly after takeoff from Trondheim-Værnes Airport during a post-maintenance test flight, killing all three occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Phase The accident occurred during a test flight conducted after maintenance work. The aircraft departed from Trondheim-Værnes Airport and was in the initial climb phase when the incident began. At an altitude of approximately 80 meters, the twin-engine aircraft banked to the right and subsequently dove into the ground. ## Impact and Casualties The aircraft struck a snow-covered field and was totally destroyed upon impact. All three individuals on board were killed in the crash. ## Personnel Involved The flight crew consisted of one pilot, identified as Lt Christian Fürst. Two passengers were also aboard the aircraft: Karstein Domås and Helge J. Giørtz.