PIPER PA28
Barwon Heads, Australia, January 29, 2016
Event Information
| Date | January 29, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Barwon Heads, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -38.31139, 144.57249 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR16WA062 |
| Event ID | 20160202X22036 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | VH-PXD |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 4 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On January 29, 2016, at 1155 local time, a Piper PA 28-235, VH-PXD, was ditched in the waters near Barwon Heads, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private individual under the pertinent regulations of the Government of Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
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.