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Runway Excursion on Landing Results in Aircraft Damage (OY-APD)

Vágar, Faroe IslandsLanding (descent or approach)

On January 25, 1975, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration OY-APD) operated by Maersk Air was involved in an aviation accident near Vágar, Faroe Islands during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

After touchdown on runway 31, the aircraft veered left and struck an embankment. All 26 occupants escaped uninjured. The runway was covered with water and ice, and the landing involved a 9-knot crosswind and 6-knot tailwind component.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft touched down on runway 31 and traveled approximately 950 metres before it went out of control. It veered to the left, departed the runway surface, and came to rest against an embankment located 85 metres to the left of the runway centerline.

Conditions

At the time of the accident, the runway was reported to be covered with water and ice. The aircraft landed with a recorded crosswind component of 9 knots and a tailwind component of 6 knots.

Aftermath

All 26 occupants on board escaped without injury. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

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