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August 23, 2014 · Nasdalla VANS RV-7 · LN-DSF
Modrava, CZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Modrava, CZ
Aircraft
Nasdalla VANS RV-7
Tail Number
LN-DSF
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14WA452
On August 23, 2014, an experimental amateur-built Nasdalla model Vans RV-7 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-DSF, serial number 71683, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech Republic. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight departed Furstenzell Bei Pa Airport (EDMF), near Furstenzell, Germany, and was en route to Welzow Airport (EDCY), near Welzow, Germany.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Czech Republic government. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII) Beranových 130 Prague, Czech Republic 19900 Phone: +420 266199231 Fax: +420 266199234 E-mail: info@uzpln.cz Webpage: http://www.uzpln.cz/en/ This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII) of the Czech Republic.
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On August 23, 2014, an experimental amateur-built Nasdalla model Vans RV-7 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-DSF, serial number 71683, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech Republic. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight departed Furstenzell Bei Pa Airport (EDMF), near Furstenzell, Germany, and was en route to Welzow Airport (EDCY), near Welzow, Germany.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Czech Republic government. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII) Beranových 130 Prague, Czech Republic 19900 Phone: +420 266199231 Fax: +420 266199234 E-mail: info@uzpln.cz Webpage: http://www.uzpln.cz/en/ This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII) of the Czech Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftNasdalla VANS RV-7
Tail NumberLN-DSF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC