Accident Overview
On June 21, 2010, at approximately 0145 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N aircraft, registered as VH-UFN to a private owner, collided with water near Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The flight phase at the time of the accident was unknown. The airplane was reported missing and subsequently located submerged in water. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed.
Flight Details
The flight departed from Woolcunda Homestead, New South Wales, at an unknown time. No further information regarding the departure or intended route was provided in the source.
Investigation Jurisdiction
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia, with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) as the investigating authority. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information may be obtained from the ATSB.
Aircraft and Occupant Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 172N, registration VH-UFN, privately owned. The sole occupant was the pilot, who was fatally injured in the accident. No other individuals were on board.
Damage and Location
The aircraft was substantially damaged and found submerged in water. The specific location was near Broken Hill, New South Wales. The exact nature of the damage aside from submersion was not detailed.