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September 19, 2017 · Vans RV4 · LN-ABF

Stafsberg, NO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Stafsberg, NO
Aircraft
Vans RV4
Tail Number
LN-ABF
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN17WA360

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: post@aibn.no This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Accident Investigation Board of Norway.

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: post@aibn.no This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Accident Investigation Board of Norway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans RV4
Tail NumberLN-ABF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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