CESSNA 172RG
Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, September 11, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Parafield Aerodrome, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -34.79333, 138.63306 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR16WA180 |
| Event ID | 20160915X52128 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Registration # | VH-MKG |
| Category | AIR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 11, 2016, at 1606 local time, Cessna 172RG, VH-MKG, while hand-starting the engine at Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, the pilot was fatally injured and the damage to the airplane is unknown. The flight was under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia.
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.