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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes Short of Runway at Copenhagen-Kastrup (OY-AZA)

Copenhagen-Kastrup, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On January 15, 1979, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration OY-AZA) operated by Danish Inter Flight was involved in an aviation accident near Copenhagen-Kastrup, Denmark during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed 500 meters short of the runway threshold at Copenhagen-Kastrup after experiencing technical problems shortly after takeoff. The aircraft lost its undercarriage and both wings, but there were no casualties.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft encountered technical problems a few minutes after taking off from Copenhagen-Kastrup. The crew was subsequently cleared to return to the airport for an emergency landing. During the final approach, the aircraft crashed approximately 500 meters short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the loss of the undercarriage and both wings before the aircraft came to rest. No casualties were reported in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the technical problems. The event is described as an emergency landing attempt that ended in a crash short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jan 1979 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Copenhagen-Kastrup, Denmark?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed 500 meters short of the runway threshold at Copenhagen-Kastrup after experiencing technical problems shortly after takeoff. The aircraft lost its undercarriage and both wings, but there were no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jan 1979 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jan 1979 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration OY-AZA, operated by Danish Inter Flight, at Copenhagen-Kastrup, Denmark.

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