Aircraft excursion at Fornebu Airport

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

An aircraft veered off the runway centerline and collided with a snowbank during its landing roll at Fornebu Airport.

What happened

During the landing phase at Fornebu Airport, an aircraft experienced a runway excursion following touchdown. As the plane decelerated on the runway, it drifted away from the established centerline. The movement resulted in the aircraft striking a nearby snowbank, which eventually brought the vehicle to a halt.

Findings

While the impact with the snowbank caused significant structural damage, there were no injuries reported among those on board. Due to the extent of the damage sustained during the excursion, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline after touchdown and collided with a snowbank.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Oslo-Fornebu, Norway?

An aircraft veered off the runway centerline and collided with a snowbank during its landing roll at Fornebu Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-15 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 1962-01-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-49160, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Oslo-Fornebu, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline after touchdown and collided with a snowbank.

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