Report on aviation accident with Piper cub L4J, LN-TVN close to Mo i Rana airport Rossvoll 18. march 1968

Aviation report 1968/07

During an attempted stall, the pilot lost control. The aircraft was manoeuvred into an unintended spin.

The pilot lost control, and the aircraft hit treetops before it crashed in to the ground. On board the aircraft was a pilot and a passenger. The pilot was seriously injured. The passenger suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was totally damaged.

Published 28.11.1968

Facts

Location Close to Mo i Rana airport Røssvoll, Norway
Occurrence date 18.03.1968
ICAO Location indicator ENRA
Aircraft Piper øvrige
Operator Mo flyklubb
Registration LN-TVN
Meteorological conditions VMC
County Nordland
Type of occurrence Accident
Type of operation Training
Category of operation Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg)
Aircraft category Landplane, Single-engine, Piston engine
FIR/AOR ENBD (Bodø ATCC)

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