1 fatality

8 Jul 2011: PIPER PA18 A150 — Private citizen — Undrom, Sweden

Undrom, Sweden

On 8 Jul 2011, a PIPER PA18 A150 operated by Private citizen was involved in an aviation accident near Undrom, Sweden. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 8, 2011, a Piper PA-18-A150 collided with trees and terrain near Undrom, Sweden. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft destroyed. The accident is under investigation by the Swedish Accident Investigation Board.

Accident

On July 8, 2011, at approximately 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-18-A150 airplane encountered trees and subsequently struck the ground near Undrom, Sweden. The impact destroyed the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, received fatal injuries. The flight had originated from River Aangermanaelven, but the departure time was not recorded.

Investigation

The Swedish Accident Investigation Board (SHK) has assumed responsibility for the inquiry. As of the release of the initial information, the SHK has not identified any contributing factors or determined a probable cause. The agency has provided contact details for those seeking further updates: telephone +46-8-508 862 00, fax +46-8-508 862 90, or email [email protected]. This report contains only the facts released by the Government of Sweden and is intended for informational purposes.