Wideroe DH8D near Molde on Feb 21st 2025, turbulence causes injuries
Last Update: February 23, 2025 / 18:36:43 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 21, 2025
Classification
Accident
Airline
Wideroe Airlines
Flight number
WF-516
Departure
Bergen, Norway
Destination
Molde, Norway
Aircraft Registration
LN-WDP
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
The aircraft returned to service about 15 hours after landing.
Passengers reported a number of passengers, not wearing seat belts, were lifted out of their seats and impacted the cabin ceiling. A number of passengers became nauseous and some vomitted.
Local police reported two people received minor injuries. Police have opened an investigation into the occurrence.
The airline reported the aircraft experienced severe turbulence causing minor injuries to a passenger and one member of the crew.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 21, 2025
Classification
Accident
Airline
Wideroe Airlines
Flight number
WF-516
Departure
Bergen, Norway
Destination
Molde, Norway
Aircraft Registration
LN-WDP
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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