Accident Overview
On 13 July 2025, at 19:00 UTC, a Pilatus PC-6 B2H4 aircraft, registered as OY-PTR, was involved in an accident at Opdal Airfield (ENOP), Norway. The aircraft was owned and operated by a private skydiving center. The flight had departed from Aalborg (EKYT), Denmark, under visual flight rules (VFR) for a private operation. The pilot was the sole occupant; no passengers or other persons were on board.
Sequence of Events
During the landing phase at Opdal Airfield, the aircraft lost directional control. The specific maneuvers or environmental conditions at the time were not detailed in the available information. The loss of control led to the aircraft sustaining severe damage. No ground damage or injuries to persons on the ground were reported.
Aircraft and Operator Details
The aircraft was a single-engine Pilatus PC-6 B2H4, a utility aircraft commonly used for skydiving operations. The operator was a private entity running a skydiving center. The flight was conducted under private operation rules, with one pilot on board.
Investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification regarding the accident on 21 July 2025. The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) has opened a limited investigation, which is not conducted under Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization. No further details about the investigation or preliminary findings have been released.