CESSNA 188
Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, September 14, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -28.81667, 115.01667 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR10WA460 |
| Event ID | 20100919X42634 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 188 |
| Registration # | VH-KZF |
| Operator | Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD |
| Owner | Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The pilot was killed and the airplane substantially damaged.
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
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.