2 fatalities

Ambulance Flight Crash Near Ansnes (R-AE)

Ansnes, NorwayFlight

On December 5, 1958, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration R-AE) operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret was involved in an aviation accident near Ansnes, Norway in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea about 1.5 km north of Ansnes during an ambulance flight from Skattøra (Tromsø) to Kårvikhamn. Both crew members were killed.

Incident Overview and Route Details The aircraft departed from Skattøra (Tromsø) in the afternoon on an ambulance flight to Kårvikhamn. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or exact date of the incident. ## Weather Conditions and Loss of Control During the flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The single-engine airplane subsequently went out of control and crashed into the sea approximately 1.5 km north of Ansnes. ## Casualties and Crew Information Both crew members were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of Lieutenant Bjørnar Bergsdal, who served as the pilot, and Sergeant Otto Grindvold, who served as the radio operator.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Dec 1958 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Ansnes, Norway?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea about 1.5 km north of Ansnes during an ambulance flight from Skattøra (Tromsø) to Kårvikhamn. Both crew members were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Dec 1958 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 1958 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration R-AE, operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret, at Ansnes, Norway.