Roskilde | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The aircraft was engaged in a bird control mission over the center of Denmark and departed Billund Airport in the afternoon with one passenger and one pilot on board. While returning to Roskilde, on approach to runway 03, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure due to the presence of a slower aircraft on the runway. While climbing, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near runway 03. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The final approach and the go-around procedures were non-standard. The accident was caused by a stall during the climb, and the distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery. Weather conditions were not considered as a contributing factor.

Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander in Anholt

Date & Time: Jun 14, 2002 at 1945 LT

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

Operator:

Registration:

OY-CFV

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Anholt - Roskilde

MSN:

2174

YOM:

1984

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Captain / Total flying hours:

759

Captain / Total hours on type:

131.00

Circumstances:

Before takeoff from Anholt Airfield, the pilot failed to position the elevator trim in the neutral position. During the takeoff roll, because the elevator trim remained in a 1,5 unit nose down position, the pilot was unable to rotate so he rejected takeoff. A second attempt to takeoff was abandoned few minutes later for the same reason. During a third attempt to take off, with a tailwind component near the limit, the aircraft lifted off when the stall warning alarm sounded. The pilot lowered the nose to gain speed when the right main gear impacted a sand dune. Out of control, the aircraft crash landed and came to rest. All eight occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The following findings were identified:
- The elevator trim was not correctly configured to neutral prior to takeoff,
- The pilot failed to abort the takeoff after the first attempted rotation, when the aircraft did not respond normally to elevator command,
- The takeoff was initiated with a tailwind component that was close to the maximum permissible value.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B in Karlstad: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1992 at 1142 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

OY-BZD

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Roskilde - Karlstad

MSN:

31-7401266

YOM:

1974

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Captain / Total flying hours:

550

Captain / Total hours on type:

20.00

Aircraft flight hours:

4725

Circumstances:

On approach to Karlstad Airport, the pilot informed ATC he was low on fuel. Shortly later, he declared an emergency when the both engines stopped. The aircraft lost height and eventually crashed in the Vänern Lake located 12,5 km from Karlstad Airport. Four passengers and the pilot were killed while three other passengers were rescued.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by a double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. This was due to the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft before the flight or to make a fuel stop en route. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Both engines stopped due to fuel exhaustion before the aircraft reached the destination,
- The flight was initiated with a too little amount of fuel on board,
- The pilot deviated from the current Danish regulations with regard to the prescribed minimum amount of fuel.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage near Roskilde: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1989

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)

Operator:

Registration:

OY-CEZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

46-22030

YOM:

1989

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Shortly after takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in Hedeland, about 4 km northeast of the airfield. The pilot and one passenger were killed while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle I off Kalundborg: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1986

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II

Operator:

Dansk Totalenterprise

Registration:

OY-BUS

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Roskilde - Luton

MSN:

421B-0615

YOM:

1974

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Circumstances:

Before takeoff from Roskilde Airport, the pilot received a weather briefing and was informed about the presence of thunderstorm activity over Denmark. All four passengers, two Directors of the Company and their wifes, were flying to London to go to an Opera. About 15 minutes into the flight, the twin engine aircraft went through clouds when it encountered severe turbulences. One of the wing tip tank detached and out of control, the aircraft entered a dive and crashed in the Great Belt off Kalundborg. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

In-flight loss of control due to thunderstorm activity and turbulences.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford 2 in Roskilde

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1959

Type of aircraft:

Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

Operator:

Transair Denmark

Registration:

OY-FAS

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Circumstances:

While approaching Roskilde Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located in Snoldelev-Hastrup, less than 3 km southeast from the airport. The crew fate remains unknown and the aircraft was written off.