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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed short of the runway following the onset of technical difficulties during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed short of the runway threshold during an emergency return to Copenhagen-Kastrup following technical difficulties.
What happened
Shortly after departing from Copenhagen-Kastrup, the crew of a twin-engine airplane experienced mechanical issues. Following the onset of these technical complications, air traffic control authorized the aircraft to perform an emergency landing back at the origin airport.
During the final approach phase, the aircraft struck the ground approximately 500 meters before reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused the separation of both wings and the loss of the undercarriage. Despite the significant damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The aircraft experienced technical problems during the initial climb/departure phase.
The crash occurred during the final approach to the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed short of the runway following the onset of technical difficulties during flight.