2 fatalities

2013-03-06: Partenavia P.68 (OY-CAG) — BioFlight — Roskilde, Denmark

Roskilde, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On March 6, 2013, a Partenavia P.68 (registration OY-CAG) operated by BioFlight was involved in an aviation accident near Roskilde, Denmark during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The final approach and the go-around procedures were non-standard. The accident was caused by a stall during the climb, and the distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781194327Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft conducting a bird control mission crashed near runway 03 at Roskilde after a go-around due to a slower aircraft. Both occupants died. The official investigation cited non-standard procedures and a stall.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft operating a bird control mission over central Denmark crashed near Roskilde Airport after executing a go-around. The accident occurred during the afternoon return leg from Billund Airport. Both the pilot and a single passenger were killed.

Flight Details

The aircraft had departed from Billund Airport earlier that day to perform bird control operations. After completing the mission, the flight proceeded to Roskilde. While approaching runway 03, the pilot noticed a slower aircraft on the runway and initiated a go-around procedure.

Accident Sequence

During the climb following the go-around, the aircraft stalled. It subsequently crashed in proximity to runway 03. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the final approach and go-around procedures were non-standard. The accident was caused by a stall during the climb, with insufficient altitude available for recovery. Weather conditions were not considered as a contributing factor.

Probable cause

The final approach and the go-around procedures were non-standard. The accident was caused by a stall during the climb, and the distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery. Weather conditions were not considered as a contributing factor.