Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Varberg, SE, July 15, 2015
On July 15, 2015 at about 2:02 pm local time, a Piper PA-32R-300, registered SEMCB, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Varberg. 1 person had minor injuries; 5 others were unhurt.
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
- July 15, 2015 · about 2:02 pm local time
- Place
- Varberg, Sweden · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 5 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32R-300 · all PA-32R-300s on the register
- Registration
- SEMCB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 15, 2015, at 1402 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, Swedish registration SE-MCB, operated by a private individual, collided with the terrain following a loss of lift on takeoff from the Varberg Airport (ESGV), Varberg, Sweden. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. One passenger received minor injuries and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was departing from ESGV at the time of the accident and the planned destination was the Anholt Airport (EKAT), Denmark. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swedish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swedish Accident Investigation Board P.O. Box 12538 SE-102 29 Stockholm Sweden +46 8 508 862 00 www.havkom.se
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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