Accident
On November 7, 2008, approximately 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Australian registration VH-OPC, collided with terrain shortly after take-off. The accident occurred about three nautical miles north of Bathurst Airport, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot and three passengers were killed.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Australian government. This report contains only information released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ATSB.