1 fatality

16 Nov 2012: CESSNA 172 N — Arbra Flygklubb Hovsatter — Ostermaima, Sweden

Ostermaima, Sweden

On 16 Nov 2012, a CESSNA 172 N operated by Arbra Flygklubb Hovsatter was involved in an aviation accident near Ostermaima, 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 November 16, 2012, a Cessna 172N (SE-KHX) impacted terrain in a forest near Ostermaima, Gnesta, Sweden, and was destroyed by post-impact fire. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The circumstances of the accident remain unknown.

Accident Details

On November 16, 2012, at approximately 1600 UTC, a Cessna 172N aircraft bearing Swedish registration SE-KHX was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a forested area near a public road at Ostermaima, Gnesta, Stockholm, Sweden. The aircraft was privately owned and operated as a foreign, non-scheduled, local personal flight. It had departed from Bromma Airport, Nykoping Skavsta, Sweden. Following the impact, a post-impact fire consumed the wreckage.

Occupant and Conditions

The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the occurrence. The exact circumstances leading to the accident are not specified in available information.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Sweden, conducted by the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (AIA). Further details can be obtained from the authority at their Stockholm address.