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Cessna 172 Nose Over After Landing on Soft Terrain at Hagfors

Hagfors, Sweden

On April 22, 2018, a CESSNA 172 E operated by Hagfors Flyghlubb was involved in an aviation accident near Hagfors, 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 April 22, 2018, a Cessna F172E (SE-EHI) nosed over after landing on soft terrain at Hagfors Airport, Sweden. The student pilot was uninjured; the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Accident Details

At 1240 UTC on April 22, 2018, a Cessna F172E single-engine airplane, Swedish registration SE-EHI (serial number F172-0039), experienced a nose-over after contacting soft terrain during landing at Hagfors Airport (ESOH), near Hagfors, Sweden. The flight was a local instructional sortie conducted under day visual meteorological conditions.

Aircraft and Pilot

The aircraft, a Cessna F172E, was operated by a student pilot whose identity has not been released. No information about the pilot's experience or flight history was provided in the official report.

Damage and Injuries

The airplane incurred substantial damage as a result of the nose-over. The student pilot was not injured.

Investigation

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (Statens Haverikommission) is responsible for the inquiry. No probable cause has been stated in the released information. Further details may be obtained from the investigating body at the provided contact addresses.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Apr 2018 CESSNA 172 E accident near Hagfors, Sweden?

On April 22, 2018, a Cessna F172E (SE-EHI) nosed over after landing on soft terrain at Hagfors Airport, Sweden. The student pilot was uninjured; the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Apr 2018 CESSNA 172 E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Apr 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 E, operated by Hagfors Flyghlubb, at Hagfors, Sweden.