Incident Overview
On May 28, 2010, at 1708 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Design Corporation model SR20 airplane, serial number 1888, with Norwegian registration LN-BCD, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near Sirdal, Norway. The aircraft was en route from Stavanger Airport (ENZV) to Jarlsberg Airport (ENJB) when it encountered structural icing conditions.
Flight Conditions
The flight was operating in instrument meteorological conditions with reported structural icing at the assigned cruise altitude of 9,000 feet mean sea level (msl). After encountering icing, the pilot deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) at 3,000 feet msl. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain.
Occupant Status
The pilot and three passengers were not injured in the accident.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Accident Investigation Board of Norway. Further information may be obtained from:
Accident Investigation Board of Norway P.O. Box 213 N-2001 Lillestrøm Norway
Phone: + 47 63 89 63 00 Fax: + 47 63 89 63 01 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://www.aibn.no
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Accident Investigation Board of Norway.