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February 11, 2018 · Piper Aircraft PA-28-161 · LN-TOS
Helle, NO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Helle, NO
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-28-161
Tail Number
LN-TOS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN18WA096
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-28-161
Tail NumberLN-TOS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0