The police are releasing the names of the deceased in consultation with the next of kin. Both those who died were from Oppdal. – Such an event affects a small community very strongly. Now I have had an ugly accident with the worst imaginable outcome. This was said by deputy mayor Tor Snøve on Monday evening. Åsmund Mellemsæter and Joachim Frich died in the plane crash. Photo: PRIVATE (MONTASJE news) – Two core members who will be deeply missed. Both those who died were members of Oppdal flyklubb. – It is with deep sadness that we in Oppdal Flyklubb have to announce that we have lost two dear members and good comrades in a tragic plane crash. Write Oppdal flyklubb in the local newspaper Opp. – The incident has shaken us all, and we now stand together in grief and miss our lost friends, write the club. Furthermore, the flying club writes that the two deceased were serious and safety-oriented pilots. – They always put safety first. The aircraft must have been in good condition and well maintained. – Our thoughts and deepest sympathies now go to the relatives. We stand together with them in this difficult time and will do our best to support them in every way we can, adds Oppdal flyklubb. Crashland on the E6 The microplane with the two men on board crashlanded Monday morning on the E6, close to the airport in Oppdal. Soon after, the plane started to burn. Both crime technicians from the police and the Norwegian Aviation Accident Investigation Board have carried out investigations at the place where the plane crashed. The microplane crashed into a barn wall close to the airport on the E6 in Oppdal. Photo: Lars Hevle But it is too early to say anything about the cause of the accident. – The investigation will seek to clarify whether the accident was due to technical errors, weather and flight conditions, or other circumstances. This is time-consuming and extensive work, and it is too early to say anything about the cause of the accident. Acting police station chief Per Christian Stokke at Heimdal police station told news. The microplane has no black box and there are thus few traces or data to retrieve about the microplane and the trip itself. The police emphasize witness observations and have interviewed several witnesses from people who observed the plane just before or while it crashed. Autopsies have been decided on the two deceased. Accident inspector Gjermund Holm Kjerkreit examines the plane wreckage. Photo: Bjarte M. Johannesen / news Accident inspector Gjermund Holm Kjerkreit describes the damage to the microplane as extensive. – It is mainly because of the fire that broke out shortly after the accident, says Holm Kjerkreit to news on Monday evening. Following up The municipality has seen a crisis team, is following up the witness and the next of kin. – We will follow up those who need it. We will help as best we can, and assess it continuously according to what the need is, said the deputy mayor. He describes it as heavy for everyone in the poor local community. – Our thoughts go out to the relatives and victims. Now I have to do the best I can to take care of them in this situation. Published 05.07.2024, at 14.59 Updated 05.07.2024, at 3.30 p.m
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Åsmund and Joachim died in the plane crash in Oppdal – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
