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VANS RV4 near Stafsberg — 2017-09-19

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Date
2017-09-19
Location
Stafsberg, NO
Aircraft
VANS RV4
Registration
LN-ABF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On September 19, 2017, at 1450 UTC, a Vans Aircraft RV-4, experimental, amateur-built airplane, Norwegian registration LN-ABF, impacted terrain near the Hamar Airport (ENHA), Stafsberg, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned and operated by a private individual. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight that originated at ENHA.The airplane was making an approach to runway 15. At an altitude of approximately 400 ft. the airplane departed controlled flight and entered a right-hand spin to the ground. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Norwegian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board, Norway Sophie Radichsvei 17 2003 Lillestrom Norway Telephone: +47 63 89 63 00 Facsimile: +47 63 89 63 01 E-mail: post@aibn.no This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Accident Investigation Board of Norway.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Approach-VFR pattern final

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