Piper PA46 500TP accident near Björnön, SE, February 15, 2015
On February 15, 2015 at about 1:00 pm local time, a 2001 Piper PA46 500TP, registered N164ST, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Björnön (Vasteras Airport). It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 15, 2015 · about 1:00 pm local time
- Place
- Björnön, Sweden · Vasteras Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA46 500TP, built 2001 · all PA46 500TPs on the register
- Registration
- N164ST · registry record · serial 4697064
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during takeoff defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing (flare/touchdown)
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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