Aircraft crash in Augustenborg Fjord during medical transport flight

3 fatalities • Sønderborg, Denmark • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Augustenborg Fjord while approaching Sønderborg Airport, resulting in three fatalities and two survivors.

What happened

During an ambulance mission approaching Sønderborg Airport, a twin engine airplane lost control and plunged into the waters of the Augustenborg Fjord. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in its final approach phase.

Following the impact, two individuals—a 14-year-old female passenger and a nurse—managed to swim to the nearby shoreline before the aircraft submerged. The remaining three people on board did not survive the accident. Search efforts continued for several days, eventually leading to the discovery of the wreckage on November 11.

Findings

  • The aircraft sank into the fjord following the loss of control.
  • There were a total of three fatalities and two survivors among the occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-11-07 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Sønderborg, Denmark?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Augustenborg Fjord while approaching Sønderborg Airport, resulting in three fatalities and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-11-07 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-11-07 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration OY-DVJ, operated by General Air Center - GAC, at Sønderborg, Denmark.

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