2 fatalities

Aircraft Collision with Mountain Near Narsarsuaq (HZ-GP5)

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On January 11, 1982, a Learjet 25 (registration HZ-GP5) operated by Redec Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: For unknown reasons, the airplane descended at an insufficient altitude to clear the obstacles. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck an ice-covered mountain slope about 130 km northeast of Narsarsuaq while descending from FL310 to 9,000 feet. The wreckage was found at 2,630 meters, and both pilots were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft was cleared to descend from flight level 310 to 9,000 feet when it collided with the slope of an ice-covered mountain. The impact occurred approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Narsarsuaq. The wreckage was later located at an altitude of about 2,630 meters. ## Casualties and Investigation Findings Both pilots were killed in the accident. The investigation noted that, for unknown reasons, the aircraft descended at an insufficient altitude to clear the obstacles. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

Probable cause

For unknown reasons, the airplane descended at an insufficient altitude to clear the obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jan 1982 Learjet 25 accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland?

An aircraft struck an ice-covered mountain slope about 130 km northeast of Narsarsuaq while descending from FL310 to 9,000 feet. The wreckage was found at 2,630 meters, and both pilots were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jan 1982 Learjet 25 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jan 1982 involved a Learjet 25, registration HZ-GP5, operated by Redec Aviation, at Narsarsuaq, Greenland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

For unknown reasons, the airplane descended at an insufficient altitude to clear the obstacles.