Cessna 172 terrain collision near Durham Downs, Australia

2 fatalities • Durham Downs, Australia, Australia

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain near Durham Downs, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On October 18, 2010, at 12:30 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registration VH-VSK, collided with the terrain near Durham Downs, Australia. The aircraft, which was operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD, was flying in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) at the time of the accident.

The collision resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 2010 CESSNA 172 S accident near Durham Downs, Australia, Australia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain near Durham Downs, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 2010 CESSNA 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 2010 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD, at Durham Downs, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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