Engine failure and ditching of aircraft in Kattegat

No fatalities • Hesselø, Denmark • Flight

An aircraft performing a training mission was forced to ditch in the Kattegat sea following an engine malfunction near Hesselø Island.

What happened

During the course of a scheduled training flight, the crew experienced a mechanical failure involving one of the engines. Following the loss of power, the captain determined that an emergency landing on the water was necessary to ensure safety. The aircraft was subsequently ditched in the Kattegat, specifically in the waters situated off Hesselø Island.

Despite the impact with the sea, all 20 occupants on board were successfully recovered by rescue services. While there were no fatalities among those on the flight, the aircraft was lost following the ditching incident.

Probable cause

An engine failure occurred during a training flight, necessitating an emergency water landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-11-08 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Hesselø, Denmark?

An aircraft performing a training mission was forced to ditch in the Kattegat sea following an engine malfunction near Hesselø Island.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-11-08 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-11-08 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration N-605, operated by Royal Danish Air Force - Flyvevåbnet, at Hesselø, Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine failure occurred during a training flight, necessitating an emergency water landing.

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