Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 January 1979
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Frisia-Luftverkehr Norddeich – FLN
Registration Number: D-IEDA
Location: Juist Airport (JUI) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Other

The Islander, a commercial aircraft, suffered a catastrophic loss due to severe snowstorm conditions. The aircraft was severely damaged during flight.The Islander, a commercial aircraft, suffered a catastrophic loss due to severe snowstorm conditions. The aircraft was severely damaged during flight.
Description
The Islander was destroyed in a severe snowstorm.
Primary Cause
Severe snowstorm conditionsSevere snowstorm conditionsShare on: