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Two Killed in Helicopter Crash in Norway

A helicopter crashed into a mountainside near Roldal, Norway, on February 17th.

The incident happened when the Robinson 44 helicopter was heading from a ski centre at Roldal to Karmoy.

There were two people aboard at the time, including a man and a woman; both were killed in the crash.

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Wideroe Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Norway

Wideroe Airlines flight WF-735 had to return and make an emergency landing in Bodo, Norway, on March 16th.

The plane took off for Mo i Rana, Norway, but had to return shortly afterwards after sparks were noticed emitting from one of the propellers.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Norwegian Air Shuttle Plane Returns to Norway

Norwegian AirNorwegian Air Shuttle flight DY-136 had to return and make an emergency landing in Stavanger, Norway, on November 12th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane that took off for Las Palmas, Spain, blew a tire during take off, prompting the crew to turn back.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 185 people aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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CHC Helikopter Crashes In Norway en Route from Gullfaks B Oil rig

Friday night 13 people died in a helicopter crash in a Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma crash in Norway,in Turøy west of Sotra. The helicopter was flying out of Gullfaks B Oil rig to the Bergen – Flesland airport whenthe rotor separated from the helicopter. Helicopters, boats and firetrucks responded to the scene, and though no numbers were available, reporter Kyrre Styve from the Vestnytt newspaper said it was “everything available.” The helicopter’s rotor system was on land and the Fuselage was found in the water. The tail was raised by a crane from 7 meters deep. The helicopter is owned by CHC Helikopter service.

Statoil CEO Arne Sigve Nylund said “This is a profound tragedy. There are 13 colleagues who do not come home.” Gullfaks B oil field work has been temporarily suspended.

The Joint Rescue Coordination Center said, “We do not believe anyone can be found alive.” Eleven Norwegians, one Briton and one Italian were aboard.

A center for relatives has been set up at Scandic Kokstad hotel in Bergen. The number for families is 800 500 20.

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Wideroe Flight Diverts and makes Emergency Landing in Norway

WideroeWideroe flight WF-276 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport, Sandefjord, Norway, on March28.

The De Havilland Dash 8-400, en-route from Kristiansand, Norway to Copenhagen, Denmark, was mid air when the crew reported problems with the AC generators, prompting it to divert.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 43 passengers onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

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Norwegian Air Shuttle Plane Makes Emergency Landing due to Smoke in Cabin

Norwegian AirNorwegian Air Shuttle flight DY-4464 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Stavanger, Norway, on March 27th.

The plane, flying from Edinburgh, United Kingdom, to Stockholm, Sweden, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed safely. All 161 people aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.