Mestersvig - Mestersvig

On July 23, 1973 at 12:00 AM, Mestersvig - Mestersvig experienced a crash involving Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681, operated by Ehrenström Flyg, with the event recorded near Mestersvig Northeast Greenland National Park.

The flight was categorized as topographic and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The crew was returning to Mestersvig Airport following a mapping mission. On final approach, the twin engine airplane crashed 400 meters short of runway threshold. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration SE-FGE, MSN 681-6033, year of manufacture 1969.