No fatalities

15 Jul 2015: PIPER PA-32R-300 — Varberg, Sweden

Varberg, Sweden

On 15 Jul 2015, a PIPER PA-32R-300 was involved in an aviation accident near Varberg, Sweden. No fatalities were reported. 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 15, 2015, a Piper PA-32R-300 (SE-MCB) crashed at Varberg Airport after losing lift on takeoff. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured; one passenger sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

On July 15, 2015, at 1402 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, Swedish registration SE-MCB, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain following a loss of lift on takeoff from Varberg Airport (ESGV) in Varberg, Sweden. The aircraft was departing for Anholt Airport (EKAT) in Denmark.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot and four passengers were not injured. One passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swedish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Swedish Accident Investigation Board (www.havkom.se).