Investigation into aviation incident at Snøtinden, Møre og Romsdal, involving a Leonardo Helicopters AW101
The incident occurred during a rescue mission on Snøtinden on 15 October 2026. During a hoist operation from an AW101 search and rescue helicopter, a rescue crewman was unintentionally pulled away from the mountainside.
The mission involved the rescue of two persons who were stranded on a mountainside. Both individuals were safely hoisted on board the helicopter. However, during the subsequent recovery of the rescue specialist, he was unintentionally pulled away from the mountainside. No injuries resulted from the occurrence.
The NSIA has opened an investigation to clarify what happened and identify contributing factors. The investigation will also assess areas for improving safety.
Facts
| Location | Snøtinden, Hustadvika county |
| Occurrence date | 15.10.2026 |
| Category of Occurrence | Incident |
| Defence branch | Norwegian Air Force |
| Incident type | Aviation |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |