CESSNA A188
Kojonup, Australia, November 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | November 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kojonup, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR10WA108 |
| Event ID | 20100112X60236 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188 |
| Registration # | VH-ZRR |
| Operator | South West Aerial Services Pty Ltd |
| Owner | South West Aerial Services Pty Ltd |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.