Single-engine aircraft crash near Lake Gavnevann

No fatalities • Lake Gavnevann, Norway • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Vadsø to Alta ended in an accident during the landing phase near Lake Gavnevann, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft was operating a cargo mission originating in Vadsø with a destination of Alta. The flight was carrying two crew members and two passengers, one of whom was identified as a Lieutenant in the Norwegian Army.

During the approach to land near Lake Gavnevann, the aircraft made contact with the ground. The impact caused the plane to overturn, eventually coming to a stop in an inverted position. Despite the significant damage sustained by the airframe, which rendered it a total loss, all four occupants were successfully rescued several hours after the incident.

Findings

The aircraft was destroyed during the landing attempt, but there were no reported fatalities or injuries among the crew and passengers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-09-03 Noorduyn Norseman accident near Lake Gavnevann, Norway?

A cargo flight traveling from Vadsø to Alta ended in an accident during the landing phase near Lake Gavnevann, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-09-03 Noorduyn Norseman accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-09-03 involved a Noorduyn Norseman, registration LN-PAB, operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap, at Lake Gavnevann, Norway.

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