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Bell 212 crash near Borðoyarvík, off Borðoy, Faroe Islands

fatal1992-12-165 fatalities
Summary

The Bell 212, named Vipan, crashed on approach at Borðoyarvík in the Faroe Islands. All five on board were killed.

Incident details
Date
1992-12-16
Location
Borðoyarvík, off Borðoy, Faroe Islands
Aircraft
Bell 212
Registration
OY-HEA
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
5
Injuries
0
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
approach
62.2500, -6.5500
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities5
Injuries0
SourceDanish Civil Aircraft Register
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