PILATUS BN2A-20

Hobart, December 7, 2018

Event Information

DateDecember 7, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationHobart
CountryAS
Coordinates-43.18555, 146.36667
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberWPR19WA040
Event ID20181211X40757

Aircraft

MakePILATUS
ModelBN2A-20
Registration #VH-OBL
Operatorunknown
Ownerunknown
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd, BN2A-20, VH-OBL was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome, Hobart, Australia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was 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:



Mr. Peta Nisbet

Senior Transport Safety Investigator

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

60 Northborne Avenue,

Canberra, ACT 2601

P +61 2 6274 7004

M 0434 664 144

F +61 2 6274 6432

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.

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