CESSNA U206 - G
Croydon, September 15, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Croydon |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -19.47250, 143.20528 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR13WA410 |
| Event ID | 20130916X32934 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206 - G |
| Registration # | VH-WAV |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 15, 2013, about 1530 Eastern standard time, an Australian registered Cessna 206, VH-WAV, impacted terrain about 95 miles Southeast of Croydon, Queensland, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
P.O. Box 967, Civic Square
Canberra A.C.T. 2608
Australia
Tel: +612 6274 6054
Fax: +612 6274 6434
www.atsb.gov.au
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.