Report on aviation accident at Grønøra airport, Snåsa on 28 June 1970 with Nipper T66 RA45, G-AWCE

Aviation report 1972/04

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during aerobatic flight over the airport. This caused the aircraft to hit the ground at a steep angle. The pilot, who was alone on board the aircraft, was badly injured and died on the way to hospital.

Published 21.01.1972

Facts

Location Grønøra flyplass, Snåsa
Occurrence date 28.06.1970
Aircraft Nipper T66 RA45
Operator Private
Registration G-AWCE
Meteorological conditions VMC
County Trøndelag
Type of occurrence Accident
Type of operation Private
Category of operation Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg)
Aircraft category Landplane, Single-engine, Piston engine
FIR/AOR ENBD (Bodø ATCC)