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.
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.
What happened in the 25 Jan 1975 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Vágar, Faroe Islands?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 1975 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Jan 1975 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration OY-APD, operated by Maersk Air, at Vágar, Faroe Islands.
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