VANS RV4
Stafsberg, September 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Stafsberg |
| Country | NO |
| Coordinates | 60.81667, 11.06667 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA360 |
| Event ID | 20170921X21618 |
Aircraft
| Make | VANS |
| Model | RV4 |
| Registration # | LN-ABF |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
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.
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.