1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash near Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport (OY-BGK)

Aarhus-Tirstrup, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On October 6, 1987, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration OY-BGK) operated by Muk Air was involved in an aviation accident near Aarhus-Tirstrup, Denmark during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

A positioning flight from Copenhagen ended in a fatal accident involving a twin-engine aircraft 3.5 km east of Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport.

What happened

During a repositioning flight originating from Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, a twin engine aircraft was performing an approach to Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport. While in the final stages of the approach, the aircraft impacted a field situated approximately 3.5 km east of the runway.

At the time of the impact, there was only one person on board the aircraft. The pilot was the sole occupant and sustained fatal injuries during the crash. No other individuals were present on the flight.

Findings

No specific details regarding the mechanical state or external environmental factors were provided in the initial report concerning the descent or the impact sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1987 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Aarhus-Tirstrup, Denmark?

A positioning flight from Copenhagen ended in a fatal accident involving a twin-engine aircraft 3.5 km east of Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 1987 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 1987 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration OY-BGK, operated by Muk Air, at Aarhus-Tirstrup, Denmark.