Fatal aircraft accident near Hamar Airport, Norway

2 fatalities • Stafsberg, Norway

A Vans RV-4 crashed during an approach to runway 15 near Stafsberg, Norway, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On September 19, 2017, at 14:50 UTC, a Vans RV-4 experimental amateur-built airplane, registered LN-ABF, crashed near Hamar Airport (ENHA) in Stafsberg, Norway. The flight was a local, personal trip that originated from ENHA under visual meteorological conditions with winds at 000 degrees at 3 knots.

While performing an approach to runway 15, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 400 feet before departing controlled flight. The airplane entered a right-hand spin that continued until it impacted the terrain. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and passenger. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Sep 2017 VANS RV4 accident near Stafsberg, Norway?

A Vans RV-4 crashed during an approach to runway 15 near Stafsberg, Norway, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Sep 2017 VANS RV4 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Sep 2017 involved a VANS RV4, at Stafsberg, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source report.

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