Piper PA-31-350 crash near Bathurst Airport

4 fatalities • Bathurst, Australia, Australia

A Piper PA-31-350 crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff near Bathurst, Australia, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On November 7, 2008, at approximately 0930 UTC, a Piper PA-31-350, registered as VH-OPC, collided with terrain shortly after departing Bathurst Airport in New South Wales, Australia. The accident occurred approximately three nautical miles north of the airport. The aircraft was carrying the pilot and three passengers; all 4 occupants were killed in the crash.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Nov 2008 PIPER PA31-350 accident near Bathurst, Australia, Australia?

A Piper PA-31-350 crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff near Bathurst, Australia, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 2008 PIPER PA31-350 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 2008 involved a PIPER PA31-350, operated by Timoth O'Brien, at Bathurst, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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