CESSNA 182
Coonabarabran, Australia, June 4, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Coonabarabran, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR12WA249 |
| Event ID | 20120606X62514 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Registration # | VH-CWQ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On June 4, 2012, at 1200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182Q, VH-CWQ, was reported missing and subsequently located near Coonabarabran, Australia. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane collided with the terrain and was substantially damaged by impact forces and a post accident fire.
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.