The aircraft crashed into Torghatten, which is located south-west of Brønnøysund Airport. The mountain is 271 meters (888 ft) tall and is a distinct height in an area which is otherwise rather flat. The aircraft hit the western side of the mountain at a point where the terrain is forty degrees steep. The center line of the flight path is from Torghatten. The wreck was spread over an area below the point of impact.