Flight Details
The aircraft departed from Bardufoss en route to Stokmarknes. Prior to departure, the crew was informed about poor weather conditions along the route, and the captain was instructed to proceed directly to Bodø instead. Despite these instructions, the captain decided after takeoff to continue to Stokmarknes.
Accident Sequence
While cruising at altitude, the crew encountered poor weather characterized by low clouds, fog, and rain. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of Mount Lille Tussen, which has an elevation of 800 meters, located on Grytøya Island. The impact site was approximately 75 kilometers northeast of Stokmarknes-Skagen Airport.
Wreckage
Wreckage was found 20 meters below the summit of Mount Lille Tussen. All 17 occupants on board were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the accident was a controlled flight into terrain that occurred in poor weather conditions consisting of low clouds, fog, and rain. For an unknown reason, the captain decided to fly to Stokmarknes despite the instructions received prior to departure. It was found that the night before the flight, the captain had attended a party and failed to observe sufficient rest time. Additionally, the captain's blood showed an alcohol concentration estimated between 1 and 1.5‰.