Accident Overview
At 1255 universal coordinated time on February 5, 2011, a Cessna 310R aircraft, registration VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is the investigating authority. As of the release of this information, no probable cause has been stated by the investigation.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 310R, a twin-engine piston aircraft. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or flight plan are provided in the source.