What happened
During a night approach to Stord-Sørstokken Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall while on final approach. The impact occurred in a rocky terrain situated approximately 180 metres before the threshold of runway 33. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
There were nine fatalities recorded in the accident, involving all occupants on board. The group of deceased included eight individuals employed by the navy.
Findings
Investigation of the crash site indicates that the aircraft entered a stall during the final phase of flight, leading to the impact with the ground short of the runway.