CESSNA 172
Durham Downs, Australia, October 18, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 18, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Durham Downs, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -25.08333, 141.91667 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR11WA020 |
| Event ID | 20101020X41300 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | VH-VSK |
| Operator | S. Kidman & Co LTD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On October 18, 2010, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172S, VH-VSK, collided with the terrain near Durham Downs, Australia. The airplane was operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD. The pilot and passenger were killed and the airplane was 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.