LN-TOSPiper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-1612018-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-161S/N: 2842248

Summary

On February 11, 2018, a Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28-161 (LN-TOS) was involved in an accident near Helle, NO. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN18WA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft LN-TOS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 11, 2018
NTSB Number
CEN18WA096
Location
Helle, Norway
Event ID
20180212X10716
Coordinates
68.243331, 14.669166
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
Serial Number
2842248
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN18WA096