2 fatalities

22 Aug 2017: AVIAT Pitts S-2B — Holmestrand, Norway

Holmestrand, Norway

On 22 Aug 2017, an AVIAT Pitts S-2B was involved in an aviation accident near Holmestrand, Norway. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 22, 2017, an Aviat Pitts S-2B (LN-PTS) crashed near Holmestrand, Norway, after losing control during aerobatics. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

On August 22, 2017, at 1025 hours universal coordinated time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B, registered as LN-PTS, impacted terrain following a loss of control while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Holmestrand, Norway. The local flight had departed from Sandefjord Airport Torp (ENTO), Norway.

Occupant Injuries

The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Norway.