Aircraft crash during landing in adverse weather

No fatalities • Oslo-Fornebu, Norway • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land during a period of poor weather conditions, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During an approach conducted under unfavorable meteorological conditions, the aircraft impacted the ground at the moment of landing. The flight was operating in visibility-limiting weather when the sequence of events led to the impact.

Despite the force of the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board. No specific aircraft registration or model was provided in the initial report regarding this occurrence.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • Poor weather conditions were present at the time of the approach and subsequent impact.

Probable cause

The crash occurred during landing while the aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-02-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Oslo-Fornebu, Norway?

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land during a period of poor weather conditions, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-02-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-02-23 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-48293, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Oslo-Fornebu, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash occurred during landing while the aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions.

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