A Wideroe flight operating from Bergen to Molde, Norway returned to Bergen after injuries were sustained during a turbulence encounter on 21 February 2025.
The turbulence, listed as severe, resulted in two occupants of the flight sustaining minor injuries. Several other passengers were reported as feeling ill as a result of the in-flight encounter.
Wideroe WF516 Bergen-Molde
Wideroe flight WF516, operated by Bombardier Dash 8-400 had conducted a departure from Bergen Airport (BGO). It was conducting a regional service bound for Molde Airport (MOL).
The short haul flight passed uneventfully until the aircraft was on descent for the destination. As the flight passed through flight level FL130 (13,000 feet), it encountered severe turbulence.
According to the online source Aviation Herald, a number of passengers not wearing seat belts impacted the passenger cabin ceiling. Several passengers became nauseous and displayed air sickness symptoms.
According to local police, to passengers sustained minor injuries as a result of the severe turbulence encounter. The airline confirmed that one passenger and one crew member received minor injuries.
An investigation has been opened into the midair occurrence. There was no damage to the aircraft which was returned to service not long after landing.
Flight Details
Flight data shows that flight WF516 made a departure out of Bergen Airport at 20:24 local time on 21 February. Following departure, the flight had set course normally, to flight level FL200 for the northerly service to Molde.
The aircraft was making its descent into Molde when it encountered turbulence. The descent was terminated at FL130 and a diversion was then made to return to the origin airport.
The subsequent return to Bergen Airport was made at flight level FL200 (20,000 feet).
The aircraft conducting the WF516 regional service was a Bombardier Dash 8-400, registered LN-WDP. This is a 14.9 year old regional turboprop aircraft belonging to the carrier Wideroe.
It has been operational service with the airline since August 2024.
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