Stall and crash during approach to Honningsvåg-Valan

3 fatalities • Honningsvåg, Norway • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold at Honningsvåg-Valan following two separate stall events during its final approach.

What happened

During the final approach to the Honningsvåg-Valan airport, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft began experiencing longitudinal instability, characterized by pitching up and down movements, which subsequently led to a stall.

In an attempt to recover, the crew applied increased power to the engines. Although this maneuver allowed the aircraft to briefly regain some altitude, a second stall occurred. The aircraft ultimately impacted the ground approximately 150 meters before reaching the runway threshold.

As a result of the impact, there were 3 fatalities (comprising both pilots and one passenger) and 12 injuries among the other occupants on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced two successive stalls during the final approach phase in marginal weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-10-29 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Honningsvåg, Norway?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold at Honningsvåg-Valan following two separate stall events during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-10-29 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-10-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration 67-063, operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret, at Honningsvåg, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced two successive stalls during the final approach phase in marginal weather.

Loading the flight search…