Report on aviation accident involving Piper PA-18, LN-HAM at Tromso airport Langnes, Norway on 24 July 1967

Aviation report 1968/02

During landing curcuits with simulated engine cut, LN-HAM crashed into the sea near the airport.

The accident occurred as a result of incorrect manoeuvring. There were two people on board, an instructor and a student. The instructor was seriously injured, the student suufred minor injuries. The aircraft  was totally damaged.

Published 27.01.1968

Facts

Location Tromso airport Langnes, Norway
Occurrence date 24.07.1967
ICAO Location indicator ENTO
Aircraft Piper øvrige
Operator Nor-Wings A/S
Registration LN-HAM
Meteorological conditions VMC
County Troms
Type of occurrence Accident
Type of operation Training
Category of operation Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg)
FIR/AOR ENBD (Bodø ATCC)