PIPER PA-28-180
Horsham, Victoria, August 15, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Horsham, Victoria |
| Country | AS |
| Coordinates | -36.31667, 142.25000 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR11WA385 |
| Event ID | 20110816X41118 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | VH-POJ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 15, 2011, about 0850 UTC (1850 local time), a Piper PA-28-180, Australian registry VH-POJ, collided with terrain near the Horsham aerodrome, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private owner under the auspices of the pertinent civil aviation regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. Two occupants were fatally injured and one occupant sustained serious injuries.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of and being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. This document contains only the information released by the government of Australia. Further information can be obtained by contacting the ATSB at:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
PO Box 967
Civic Square ACT 2608
Canberra, Australia
www.atsb.au.gov
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.