Stornoway – Sønderborg
Flight / Schedule
Stornoway – Sønderborg
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28D SkyservantRegistration
N7154
MSN
4001
Operator
Butler AviationDate
December 6, 1968 at 07:44 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Sønderborg Syddanmark
Region
Europe • Denmark
Coordinates
54.9092°, 9.7902°
Narrative Report
On December 6, 1968 at 07:44 PM, Stornoway – Sønderborg experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28D Skyservant, operated by Butler Aviation, with the event recorded near Sønderborg Syddanmark.
The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The pilot was performing a ferry flight from Stornoway to Sønderborg. On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N7154, MSN 4001.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 54.9092°, 9.7902°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot was performing a ferry flight from Stornoway to Sønderborg. On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Stornoway – Sønderborg
Operator
Butler AviationFlight Type
Ferry
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Denmark
Aircraft Details
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