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September 11, 2014 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · N39SE
Kulusuk, GL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Kulusuk, GL
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail Number
N39SE
Operator
Milou 1
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14WA502
On September 11, 2014, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 airplane, N39SE, owned and operated by Milou 1 LLC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Kulusuk, Greenland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight originated from Iceland and was destined for Kulusuk Airport, Greenland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Danish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Danish government or the Accident Investigation Board of Denmark. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Langebjergvaenget 21 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark
Full Narrative
On September 11, 2014, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 airplane, N39SE, owned and operated by Milou 1 LLC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Kulusuk, Greenland. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight originated from Iceland and was destined for Kulusuk Airport, Greenland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Danish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Danish government or the Accident Investigation Board of Denmark. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Langebjergvaenget 21 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail NumberN39SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMilou 1
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-M1A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0