No fatalities

Copenhagen-Kastrup Approach Accident: Twin-Engine Failure and Sea Crash (G-BKID)

Copenhagen-Kastrup, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

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: Double engine failure on approach for unknown reasons. 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.

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

A single-pilot aircraft crashed into the sea 4 km offshore Copenhagen-Kastrup after both engines failed on final approach from Luton. The pilot was rescued as the aircraft sank.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The incident involved an aircraft on a positioning flight from Luton to Copenhagen-Kastrup. During the final approach to Copenhagen-Kastrup, both engines of the aircraft failed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Crash and Rescue Following the dual engine failure, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea approximately 4 kilometers offshore. The pilot, who was the sole person on board, was rescued while the aircraft was sinking. The aircraft was subsequently lost. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure on approach for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Dec 1983 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Copenhagen-Kastrup, Denmark?

A single-pilot aircraft crashed into the sea 4 km offshore Copenhagen-Kastrup after both engines failed on final approach from Luton. The pilot was rescued as the aircraft sank.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Dec 1983 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Dec 1983 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration G-BKID, operated by Airmore Aviation, at Copenhagen-Kastrup, Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure on approach for unknown reasons.