On December 26, 1983, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration G-BKID) operated by Airmore Aviation 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 crash was caused by the simultaneous failure of both engines during the final approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Copenhagen after experiencing a total loss of power during its final approach.
What happened
During a positioning flight originating from Luton, an aircraft was performing its final approach toward Copenhagen-Kastrup. While descending toward the runway, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend into the water approximately 4 km away from the coastline.
The incident resulted in zero fatalities, as the pilot was the only person on board and was successfully rescued following the impact. However, the aircraft sank into the sea and remains lost.
Findings
Investigations into the accident focused on the sudden loss of propulsion during the critical approach phase. The primary factor identified was a double engine failure occurring while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing.
Probable cause
The crash was caused by the simultaneous failure of both engines during the final approach to the airport.