What happened
On 13 July 2025, at approximately 19:00 UTC, a Pilatus PC6-B2H4, registration OY-PTR, was involved in an accident during its landing phase at Opdal Airfield (ENOP) in Norway. The aircraft, which was operated by a private skydiving center, had departed from Aarborg (EKYT) in Denmark for the flight. While performing a landing under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the pilot experienced a loss of directional control, resulting in the aircraft being severely damaged upon impact with the ground.
The investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) was notified of the occurrence as the aircraft was registered in Denmark, though the event took place in Norwegian airspace. The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) has since initiated a limited investigation into the incident. This investigation is being conducted outside the scope of ICAO Annex 13 protocols.