No fatalities

Post-takeoff crash near Nærsnes injures two occupants (LN-BAU)

Nærsnes, NorwayTakeoff (climb)

On June 21, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration LN-BAU) operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap was involved in an aviation accident near Nærsnes, Norway during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nærsnes for unknown reasons, resulting in total destruction of the airframe and injuries to both persons on board.

What happened

The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Nærsnes. The flight terminated abruptly when the airplane crashed into the ground. The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined based on available records. Upon impact, the airframe was completely destroyed. Both individuals aboard the aircraft sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

No definitive conclusions regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been established in the source material. The investigation into the sequence of events leading to the crash has not yielded a confirmed explanation for why the accident occurred.