No fatalities

1966-12-12: Noorduyn Norseman (LN-BFP) — Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap — Novika, Norway

Novika, NorwayLanding (descent or approach)

On December 12, 1966, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration LN-BFP) operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap was involved in an aviation accident near Novika, Norway during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source does not provide a specific cause for the aircraft overturning during landing. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781240523Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane overturned in a bay near Novika during its landing phase, resulting in no injuries but total hull loss.

What happened

During an approach to land in the waters of a bay situated off the coast of Novika, a single-engine aircraft experienced an incident upon touchdown. As the plane made contact with the water, the aircraft overturned, eventually coming to a halt in close proximity to the shoreline.

Despite the impact and the subsequent capsizing of the plane, all occupants were able to exit the wreckage without harm. The pilot and every passenger on board successfully evacuated the aircraft following the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that resulted in it being written off.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew and passengers.

Probable cause

The source does not provide a specific cause for the aircraft overturning during landing.