Report on aviation accident at Avsjøen in Dovre, Norway on 25 August 1974 with Cessna A185 Skywagon, LN-BNF
Aviation report 1976/02
The seaplane crashed during take-off when the right wing hit the surface of the water in demanding wind conditions. There were six people on board. The seaplane ended up upside down in the water. The pilot and two of the passengers survived the accident. Three of the passengers were unable to get out of the seaplane and died as a result of drowning.
Published 02.04.1976
Facts
| Location | Avsjøen at Dovre, Norway |
| Occurrence date | 25.08.1974 |
| Aircraft | Cessna øvrige |
| Operator | Private |
| Registration | LN-BNF |
| Meteorological conditions | VMC |
| County | Oppland |
| Type of occurrence | Accident |
| Type of operation | Private |
| Category of operation | Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg) |
| Aircraft category | Single-engine, Seaplane (incl. amphibian), Piston engine |