CESSNA 172
Ballarat, Australia, October 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ballarat, Australia |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR13WA030 |
| Event ID | 20121030X62751 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | VH-TKI |
| Owner | Avtour Holdings |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Full Narrative
On October 29, 2012, at 1300 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, VH-TKI, operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia, collided with a wire while on approach for landing near Ballarat Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. Another passenger was fatally injured.
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.