2 fatalities

15 Sep 2013: CESSNA U206 - G G — Croydon, Australia

Croydon, Australia

On 15 Sep 2013, a CESSNA U206 - G G was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, Australia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 15, 2013, an Australian-registered Cessna 206 (VH-WAV) impacted terrain about 95 miles southeast of Croydon, Queensland, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger. The ATSB is investigating.

Accident Details

On September 15, 2013, at approximately 1530 Eastern Standard Time, an Australian-registered Cessna 206, registration VH-WAV, impacted terrain about 95 miles southeast of Croydon, Queensland, Australia. The airplane was destroyed, and the pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau at the following address:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia

Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434 www.atsb.gov.au