Accident
On May 15, 2008, at approximately 1200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 210L, Australian registration VH-IDM, collided with terrain near Abingdon Downs, Queensland, Australia. The airplane had departed from Karumba, Australia, for an aerial survey flight. It was reported that the aircraft failed to return as expected. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was killed.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Australian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ATSB.
Aircraft Information
The Cessna 210L, registered as VH-IDM, was a single-engine aircraft. No further details about the aircraft or its maintenance history were provided in the initial report.
Pilot Information
The report did not specify any details about the pilot, such as experience or qualifications.
Sequence of Events
The flight departed from Karumba for an aerial survey mission. When the aircraft did not return as expected, it was reported missing. The accident site was located near Abingdon Downs, Queensland. The collision with terrain occurred at about 1200 UTC.