Piper PA-34 collision with terrain near Broome, Australia

1 fatality • Broome, Australia, Australia

A charter flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 resulted in a fatal accident near Broome, Australia.

What happened

On July 11, 2012, at 2020 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200, registration VH-LCK, collided with terrain in the vicinity of Broome, Australia. The aircraft was performing a charter flight in accordance with Australian civil regulations at the time of the accident.

The collision resulted in 1 fatality for the pilot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jul 2012 PIPER PA34 200 accident near Broome, Australia, Australia?

A charter flight involving a Piper PA-34-200 resulted in a fatal accident near Broome, Australia.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 2012 PIPER PA34 200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 2012 involved a PIPER PA34 200, at Broome, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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