Cessna 172 collision with wire near Ballarat Aerodrome

1 fatality • Ballarat, Australia, Australia

A private flight involving three passengers resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries after striking a wire during approach.

What happened

On October 29, 2012, at 1300 UTC, a Cessna 172N, registration VH-TKI, was performing an approach for landing near Ballarat Aerodrome, Australia. During this phase of flight, the aircraft collided with a wire.

The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Among the occupants, there was 1 fatality and 2 serious injuries.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Oct 2012 CESSNA 172 N accident near Ballarat, Australia, Australia?

A private flight involving three passengers resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries after striking a wire during approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 2012 CESSNA 172 N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Oct 2012 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by Avtour Holdings, at Ballarat, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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