3 fatalities

Ambulance Flight Crash into Augustenborg Fjord (OY-DVJ)

Sønderborg, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On November 7, 1974, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration OY-DVJ) operated by General Air Center - GAC was involved in an aviation accident near Sønderborg, Denmark during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. 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 airplane crashed into the Augustenborg Fjord while on approach to Sønderborg Airport during an ambulance flight. Two occupants survived, while three others were killed.

Incident Overview During an ambulance flight, a twin-engine airplane lost control while on approach to Sønderborg Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the Augustenborg Fjord. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the crash, though the wreckage was recovered on November 11. ## Survival and Casualties After the aircraft sank, a 14-year-old female passenger and a nurse were able to swim to shore. The remaining three occupants were killed. The wreckage was located four days after the crash, on November 11. ## Investigation Details The provided source does not state a probable cause or additional technical findings. The account is limited to the crash sequence, survival details, and recovery date.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Nov 1974 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Sønderborg, Denmark?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into the Augustenborg Fjord while on approach to Sønderborg Airport during an ambulance flight. Two occupants survived, while three others were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 1974 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 1974 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration OY-DVJ, operated by General Air Center - GAC, at Sønderborg, Denmark.