Investigation of aviation accident at Ski airport
On 8 May 2026, LN-FAW flew from Rakkestad Airfield to Ski Airfield. During the approach to runway 19, the aircraft came in too low and struck a road shoulder just before the runway. The aircraft flipped and ended up upside down. The pilot escaped the accident without injuries.
The pilot had flown from Kjeller to Rakkestad and practiced landing patterns. After 4 touch and go's, he made a full stop landing. The aircraft was then refueled for a planned fire watch in the afternoon. He took off from Rakkestad and flew to Ski Airport to pick up another pilot. On approach for landing on runway 19 at Ski Airport, he came in too low and corrected too late. The aircraft hit a road shoulder before the runway. The nose wheel was disengaged, the aircraft flipped and ended up on its back on the runway. The accident was observed by several witnesses who quickly arrived at the scene.
The investigation will clarify the sequence of events and the contributing factors to the accident. Based on this, the NSIA will assess areas for improving safety.
It is not the NSIA’s task to apportion blame or liability under criminal or civil law. The purpose of the investigation is solely to contribute to learning and the prevention of serious incidents and accidents.
Latest update: 05.06.2026
Facts
| Location | Ski airport , Norway |
| Occurrence date | 08.05.2026 |
| ICAO Location indicator | ENSI |
| Aircraft | Cessna 172 Skyhawk |
| Operator | Follo Flyklubb |
| Registration | LN-FAW |
| Meteorological conditions | VMC |
| County | Akershus |
| Type of occurrence | Accident |
| Type of operation | Private |
| Category of operation | Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg) |
| Aircraft category | Landplane, Single-engine |