Single-engine aircraft crash near Odda

5 fatalities • Odda, Norway • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Odda during heavy rain, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During a flight near Odda, an aircraft operated by Westwing—which was leased from Ocean Products—encountered deteriorating weather conditions. As the flight progressed, heavy rainfall significantly reduced visibility for the crew.

While traveling at an altitude that proved insufficient for the terrain, the single-engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The force of the impact caused the airframe to disintegrate. There were no survivors in the accident, as all five occupants perished in the crash.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in an environment characterized by poor visibility due to intense precipitation.
  • The aircraft was flying at an altitude that did not provide enough clearance from the surrounding mountainous terrain.
  • Insufficient cruising altitude was a primary factor in the collision with the mountain slope.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside because it was flying at an inadequate altitude during heavy rain and low visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-08-31 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near Odda, Norway?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Odda during heavy rain, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-08-31 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-08-31 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration LN-BFD, operated by Westwing, at Odda, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside because it was flying at an inadequate altitude during heavy rain and low visibility.

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