VANS RV4

Stafsberg, September 19, 2017

Event Information

DateSeptember 19, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationStafsberg
CountryNO
Coordinates60.81667, 11.06667
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN17WA360
Event ID20170921X21618

Aircraft

MakeVANS
ModelRV4
Registration #LN-ABF
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full 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: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Accident Investigation Board of Norway.

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