Historical Events tagged with "værøy"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Widerøe Flight 839 Crash Near Værøy Airport
April 12th, 1990 34 years ago
Widerøe Flight 839 crashed shortly after taking off from Værøy Airport in Norway, resulting in the deaths of five individuals on board. The aircraft, a Dash 7, experienced a loss of control shortly after liftoff, leading to a rapid descent. The incident raised concerns about safety protocols and the operational challenges faced by regional airlines operating in difficult weather conditions characteristic of the area.
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