A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the mountains of Skoddevarre in Alta, Norway, killing all six people on board.

On 31 August 2019, an Airbus AS350 helicopter operated by a contracted Helitrans pilot from Sweden crashed in the mountains of Skoddevarre in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The crash happened during a sightseeing tour, killing all six people on board. The tour was offered by a local music festival, Høstsprell, who had been providing the service for seven years. The helicopter, registered as LN‑OFU, had recently been delivered and had undergone security checks hours before takeoff.

Skoddevarre is a mountain in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The mountain has several peaks, the tallest of which is located in the east, reaching 435.4 metres (1,428 ft) above sea level. The Great Norwegian Encyclopedia states that the highest peak is 434 metres (1,424 ft) and is located in the north. Nearby settlements include the village of Kvenvik northwest of the mountain and the town of Alta to the northeast. The European route E6 runs north of the mountain between the settlements. The west wall at Skoddevarre is 200 metres (660 ft) high and is used for rock climbing. The bedrock consists of sandstone and greenschist. The "Gubben" formation is a pinnacle in the middle of the rock.

Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Alta. Some of the main villages in the municipality include Kåfjord, Komagfjord, Kvenvik, Langfjordbotn, Leirbotn, Rafsbotn, Talvik, and Tverrelvdalen.