Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 September 1968
Aircraft Type: de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D
Owner/operator: Nor Flyselskap
Registration Number: LN-NPH
Location: off Bod? –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft StructureAircraft Structure
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking in the sea due to a sudden and severe storm. All passengers and crew were evacuated from the aircraft.A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic sinking in the sea due to a sudden and severe storm. All passengers and crew were evacuated from the aircraft.
Description
Ditched in sea; all on board evacuated.
Primary Cause
Severe and unexpected storm conditions resulted in rapid loss of lift and control, leading to a sudden and uncontrollable descent into the sea.Severe and unexpected storm conditions resulted in rapid loss of lift and control, leading to a sudden and uncontrollable descent into the sea.Share on:
