LVG V.13 Strela

Norske Luftruter

Crash in unknown circumstances near Norheimsund while performing a sale tour. The pilot, sole on board, escaped uninjured.

Norsk Lufttrafik

While cruising south of Horten, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Åsgårdstrand. Occupant fate unknown.

Norsk Lufttrafik

The aircraft was engaged in a special mission over Oslo to take part to the arrival of the scientist Roald Amundsen who was returning to Norway after his expedition in North Pole on board the airship 'Norge'. Shortly after takeoff from Kjeller Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was destroyed. The aircraft was piloted by Leif Lier with a mechanic on board. The passenger was a journalist working for the Norwegian daily newspaper named 'Aftenposten'.