4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident off the coast of Esbjerg (69-695)

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On October 21, 1958, a Percival P.66 Pembroke (registration 69-695) operated by Royal Danish Air Force - Flyvevåbnet was involved in an aviation accident near Esbjerg, Denmark in flight. 4 people were killed. 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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An aircraft crashed into the North Sea near Esbjerg during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, an aircraft went down in the sea located off the coast of Esbjerg. The incident occurred while the flight was actively engaged in its operational objectives. Following the impact with the water, there were no survivors found at the scene.

All four crew members on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident. At this time, the specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains unconfirmed due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the crash.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash into the sea has not yet been determined. The investigation into the loss of the aircraft and the fatalities is ongoing, as the precise conditions or mechanical failures that led to the descent remain unidentified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 1958 Percival P.66 Pembroke accident near Esbjerg, Denmark?

An aircraft crashed into the North Sea near Esbjerg during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 1958 Percival P.66 Pembroke accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 1958 involved a Percival P.66 Pembroke, registration 69-695, operated by Royal Danish Air Force - Flyvevåbnet, at Esbjerg, Denmark.