Piper PA25 accident near Bosschenhoofd, Nl, May 31, 2018
On May 31, 2018 at about 11:00 am local time, a Piper PA25, registered SEKHF, was involved in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Bosschenhoofd. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was killed.
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
- May 31, 2018 · about 11:00 am local time
- Place
- Bosschenhoofd, Netherlands
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA25 235 · all PA25s on the register
- Registration
- SEKHF · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 31, 2018, a Piper PA-25-135 airplane (SE-KHF), crashed while attempting to pick up a banner near Bosschenhoofd, Netherlands. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the Dutch Safety Board. Any further information may be obtained from: Dutch Safety Board (DSB) Telephone: +31 703337000 or +31 703337072 (24 hours) Email: aviation@safetyboard.nl This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Dutch Safety Board.
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
- Unknown or undetermined during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
- Operator: Cne Air
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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