CESSNA 172

Wentworth, Australia, May 28, 2012

Event Information

DateMay 28, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationWentworth, Australia
CountryAS
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberWPR12WA239
Event ID20120531X54156

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172
Registration #VH-WLF
OwnerWoulfe, Ronald
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On May 28, 2012, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172, VH-WLF, collided with terrain near Wentworth, Australia. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot was fatally injured. 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
www.atsb.gov.au

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