CESSNA A188

Kojonup, Australia, November 17, 2009

Event Information

DateNovember 17, 2009
Event TypeACC
LocationKojonup, Australia
CountryAS
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberWPR10WA108
Event ID20100112X60236

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelA188
Registration #VH-ZRR
OperatorSouth West Aerial Services Pty Ltd
OwnerSouth West Aerial Services Pty Ltd
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was killed.

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.

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