Aircraft accident at Nesøya Island near Oslo-Fornebu

12 fatalities • Oslo-Fornebu, Norway • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed on Nesøya Island during its final approach to Oslo-Fornebu, resulting in the deaths of all 12 people on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Oslo-Fornebu airport, the aircraft experienced a stall and subsequently struck the summit of a hill. The impact occurred on Nesøya Island, situated approximately 6 km west of the airfield. The crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused 12 fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the pilot lost control of the plane at an altitude too low to allow for any recovery maneuvers. While the exact reason for the loss of control could not be definitively established by the Commission, investigators explored two primary technical possibilities. It was suggested that ice accumulation on the stabilizer may have played a role, or alternatively, that the propellers may have transitioned to a ground fine pitch setting during the approach.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft at a low altitude, possibly due to propeller pitch issues or ice formation on the stabilizer.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1963-04-14 Vickers Viscount accident near Oslo-Fornebu, Norway?

An aircraft crashed on Nesøya Island during its final approach to Oslo-Fornebu, resulting in the deaths of all 12 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1963-04-14 Vickers Viscount accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1963-04-14 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration TF-ISU, operated by Flugfélag Íslands, at Oslo-Fornebu, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft at a low altitude, possibly due to propeller pitch issues or ice formation on the stabilizer.

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