Incident Overview
On a flight from Oslo-Fornebu Airport to Skien, a twin-engine aircraft crashed while on approach. The sole pilot, who was the only occupant, was killed. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Flight Details
The pilot departed Oslo-Fornebu on a scheduled 20-minute flight to Skien, where the aircraft was to be inspected by customs. After that, the pilot planned to continue to Finland to pick up nine passengers for an on-demand taxi flight. The flight to Skien was uneventful, cruising at an altitude of 6,000 feet. In good weather conditions, the pilot began the descent, passing 4,000 feet, and was subsequently cleared for an approach to runway 19.
Accident Sequence
On short final, approximately 700 meters from the runway threshold, the aircraft initiated a right turn. It then continued on a heading of 325° while losing altitude, ultimately crashing into the Meierelva River. The wreckage was found partially submerged on the riverbank, about 1,500 meters northwest of the runway 19 threshold.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigators determined that at the time of the accident, weather conditions were good and the aircraft was correctly configured for a VFR approach, with landing gear and flaps extended. However, they were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. No further details were provided.