Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-161
Helle — February 11, 2018
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Helle |
| Country | NO |
| Coordinates | 68.24333, 14.66917 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN18WA096 |
| Event ID | 20180212X10716 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper Aircraft, Inc. |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Registration # | LN-TOS |
| Owner | Tromsø Flyklubb |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 11, 2018, about 2000 UTC, a Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-161 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-TOS, impacted the waters near the Svolvaer Airport (ENSH), Helle, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned and operated by a flying club. Night conditions prevailed during the flight. The flight departed from ENSH and was destined for Langnes, Norway.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
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.