Investigation of aviation accident near Oppdal airfield, Fagerhaug (ENOP) in Trøndelag county, Norway
Monday 1 July 2024 an Aeroprakt A-22L2 microlight airplane crashed approximately 300 meters east of the runway at Oppdal airfield in Norway. Both occupants died as a result of the accident.
The airplane took off from Oppdal airfield on a local flight at 10:42 local time with two persons on board. After approximatly 25 minutes of flight they returned to the airfield and conducted a touch and go on runway 25. After climbing to approximately 400 ft AGL they made a left hand teardrop maneuver and did a second touch and go on runway 07. Upon reaching 400 ft AGL again they started a right hand turn before suddenly loosing altitude and impacting European route E6. The airplane continued through a fence before it came to rest next to a barn on the northern side of the road. The airplane caught fire as a result of the crash.
Status of investigation
The NSIA conducted an investigation at the accident site before the wreckage was transported to NSIAs hangar in Lillestrøm. There are several indications that the engine and propeller was not running at the time of the accident. The fire that erupted after the crash destroyed most of the engine and cockpit. As a result it has not been possible to determine if a technical failure caused the engine to stop, and in that case what type of failure.
The investigation is in its finale phase.
Latest update: 04.07.2025
Facts
| Location | Oppdal airfield, Trøndelag County, Norway |
| Occurrence date | 01.07.2024 |
| ICAO Location indicator | ENOP |
| Aircraft | Microlight aircraft |
| Registration | LN-YFX |
| Meteorological conditions | VMC |
| County | Trøndelag |
| Type of occurrence | Accident |
| Type of operation | Private |
| Category of operation | Microlight aircraft |
| Aircraft category | Landplane, Single-engine, Piston engine |
| FIR/AOR | ENBD (Bodø ATCC) |