No fatalities

Ski-equipped aircraft sinks in Lake Hurdalsjøen during landing (R-AI)

Lake Hurdalsjøen, NorwayLanding (descent or approach)

On April 19, 1946, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration R-AI) operated by Royal Norwegian Air Force - Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Hurdalsjøen, Norway during landing or approach. 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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A single-engine ski-equipped aircraft broke through ice while landing on Lake Hurdalsjøen and sank. There were no casualties, but the airframe was lost.

What happened

The incident occurred when a single-engine ski-equipped aircraft attempted to land on the surface of Lake Hurdalsjøen. During the approach and touchdown phase, the aircraft's skis penetrated the ice layer covering the water. The structural integrity of the ice was insufficient to support the weight of the machine, causing it to break through and submerge.

The aircraft sank beneath the surface of the lake. Despite the total loss of the airframe, the occupants were able to escape or remain safe, resulting in no casualties. The event is classified as a hull loss with no injuries reported.