Piper PA28 accident near Mandal, No, June 22, 2019
On June 22, 2019 at about 12:55 pm local time, a Piper PA28, registered LNMTJ, was substantially damaged in an accident near Mandal. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 2 people had minor injuries.
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
- June 22, 2019 · about 12:55 pm local time
- Place
- Mandal, Norway
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA28 161 · all PA28s on the register
- Registration
- LNMTJ · no longer on the register · serial 28-8216021
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 22, 2019, about 1255 local time, a Piper PA28-161, registration NL-MTJ, impacted the sea about 11 miles south of Mandal, Norway, following a loss of engine power. One person was fatally injured, and two passengers received minor injuries. The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIBN in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the AIBN: Accident Investigation Board Norway Sophie Radichsvei 17 2003 Lillestrøm Norway
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
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,326 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320 (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 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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