1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident near Oulu Airport (OH-ACK)

Oulu, FinlandLanding (descent or approach)

On August 19, 1974, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration OH-ACK) operated by Aviatik was involved in an aviation accident near Oulu, Finland during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine aircraft crashed during a night approach to Oulu Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Oulu Airport, a twin engine airplane impacted the ground several hundred meters before reaching the runway threshold. The aircraft was being operated by a single occupant, and the impact resulted in one fatality.

At the time of the accident, the flight was in the approach phase of its journey. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains under investigation, as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been determined.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the aircraft struck the ground short of the destination runway under unidentified conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Aug 1974 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident near Oulu, Finland?

A single-engine aircraft crashed during a night approach to Oulu Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Aug 1974 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Aug 1974 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 500, registration OH-ACK, operated by Aviatik, at Oulu, Finland.