No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Accident Near Lake Gavnevann (LN-PAB)

Lake Gavnevann, NorwayFlight

On September 3, 1952, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration LN-PAB) operated by Wideroe - Wideroe's Flyveselskap was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Gavnevann, Norway in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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Aircraft registered LN-PAB
Aircraft registered LN-PAB. Photo: Alan Wilson from Peterborough, Cambs, UK / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine cargo plane crashed near Lake Gavnevann while attempting to land. The aircraft overturned, leaving it beyond repair. All four occupants, including a Norwegian Army Lieutenant, were rescued hours later.

Incident Overview

A single-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight from Vadsø to Alta experienced a crash during its approach for landing. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Lake Gavnevann. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying two pilots and two passengers. Among the passengers was a Norwegian Army Lieutenant.

Crash Dynamics

While attempting to land near Lake Gavnevann, the aircraft struck the ground. Upon impact, the plane overturned and came to rest in an inverted position. The structural damage sustained during the crash rendered the airframe damaged beyond repair.

Rescue Operations

Following the accident, rescue efforts were initiated to locate the occupants. All four individuals on board, comprising the two pilots and the two passengers, were successfully rescued several hours after the crash.