CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY 210L
Darwin Aerodrome, October 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Darwin Aerodrome |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -12.43500, 131.02583 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR18WA024 |
| Event ID | 20171024X22125 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY |
| Model | 210L |
| Registration # | VH-HWY |
| Operator | LONGSTAR HOLDINGS PTY LTD |
| Owner | BROKEN HILL VETERINARY CLINIC PTY LTD |
| 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 October 23, 2017, at 1332 local time, a Cessna 210L, VH-HWY, collided with terrain near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The two occupants were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed.
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)
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Tel: +612 6274 7439
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.