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Nighttime Crash at Stord-Sørstokken Airport (OY-BHE)

Stord-Sørstokken, NorwayLanding (descent or approach)

On October 12, 1998, a Cessna 402 (registration OY-BHE) operated by Jetair Flight Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Stord-Sørstokken, Norway during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Both engines failed simultaneously on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. 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 aircraft crashed 180 m short of runway 33 at Stord-Sørstokken Airport at night after both engines failed from fuel exhaustion, killing all nine occupants.

Incident Overview On a night approach to Stord-Sørstokken Airport, a twin-engine aircraft stalled and impacted a rocky area 180 metres short of runway 33. The aircraft was destroyed, and all nine people on board were killed. Among the fatalities were eight naval workers. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that both engines failed simultaneously during final approach because of fuel exhaustion. No other cause was stated in the source material. ## Outcome The crash resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the deaths of all nine occupants, including the eight naval workers identified in the report.

Probable cause

Both engines failed simultaneously on final approach due to fuel exhaustion.
Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 1998 Cessna 402 accident near Stord-Sørstokken, Norway?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed 180 m short of runway 33 at Stord-Sørstokken Airport at night after both engines failed from fuel exhaustion, killing all nine occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Oct 1998 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 1998 involved a Cessna 402, registration OY-BHE, operated by Jetair Flight Academy, at Stord-Sørstokken, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Both engines failed simultaneously on final approach due to fuel exhaustion.

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