Amateur-built (EX) RV-6 accident near Meraaker, No, November 7, 2018
On November 7, 2018 at about 2:10 pm local time, a amateur-built (EX) RV-6, registered LNAAL, was substantially damaged in an accident near Meraaker. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 7, 2018 · about 2:10 pm local time
- Place
- Meraaker, Norway · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built (EX) RV-6 Undesignat
- Registration
- LNAAL · no longer on the register · serial 21149
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 7, 2018, about 1410 hours central European standard time, a Vans RV-6 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-AAL, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Meråker, Norway. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed from the Værnes Airport (ENVA), Trondheim, Norway. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Norway. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Norway P. O. Box 213 N-2001 Lillestrøm Norway Tel: + 47 63 89 63 00 Website: http://www.aibn.no Email: post@aibn.no
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 unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (piston); 0 hours total
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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