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May 12, 2017 · Lancair IV P · SE-XRU
Grenaa, DK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grenaa, DK
Aircraft
Lancair IV P
Tail Number
SE-XRU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17WA256
On May 12, 2017, about 0635 coordinated universal time, a Lancair IV P airplane, Swiss registration SE-XRU, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Grenaa, Denmark. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual as a non-commercial cross country flight. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from Aarhus Airport (EKAH), Tirstrup, Denmark. 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 Accident Investigation Board of Denmark. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Langebjergvaenget 21 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark www.aib.dk
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On May 12, 2017, about 0635 coordinated universal time, a Lancair IV P airplane, Swiss registration SE-XRU, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Grenaa, Denmark. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual as a non-commercial cross country flight. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from Aarhus Airport (EKAH), Tirstrup, Denmark. 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 Accident Investigation Board of Denmark. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Langebjergvaenget 21 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark www.aib.dk
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:35 UTC
Nearest AirportGrenaa Airfield (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLancair IV P
Tail NumberSE-XRU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-550-B · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0