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Aircraft ditching in the sea near Kristiansand Airport (TF-AFM)

Kristiansand, NorwayLanding (descent or approach)

On May 3, 1989, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration TF-AFM) operated by Private Icelandic was involved in an aviation accident near Kristiansand, Norway during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into the sea during an emergency landing attempt following engine malfunctions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft flying from Sweden to Iceland crashed into the sea during an emergency approach to Kristiansand Airport following engine issues.

What happened

While operating a flight originating in Sweden with a destination of Iceland, the crew encountered technical difficulties involving the engines. Due to these mechanical complications, the decision was made to divert the flight to Kristiansand Airport.

During the final approach phase toward runway 04, the aircraft went down in the sea, impacting the water a few kilometers before reaching the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, both pilots were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The flight crew experienced engine problems during the transit from Sweden to Iceland.
  • The accident occurred during the final approach to the diversion airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into the sea during an emergency landing attempt following engine malfunctions.

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