AVIAT Pitts S-2B
Holmestrand, August 22, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Holmestrand |
| Country | NO |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA325 |
| Event ID | 20170823X73901 |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT |
| Model | Pitts S-2B |
| Registration # | LN-PTS |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On August 22, 2017, at 1025 hours universal coordinated time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B, Norwegian registration LN-PTS, impacted the terrain following a loss of control while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Holmestrand, Norway. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces. The local flight departed from the Sandefjord AirportTorp (ENTO), Norway.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Norway.
Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Accident Investiation Board Norway
Postboks 213
2001 Lillestrøm
Norway
http:/www.aibn.no
email: [email protected]
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.