Fatal terrain collision involving KR-2 near Tumut, Australia

1 fatality • Tumut, New South Wales, Australia

A single-engine amateur built aircraft crashed into the ground shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip in New South Wales.

What happened

On October 5, 2013, at 0900 local time, a KR-2 amateur built aircraft, registration VH-CTE, collided with the terrain near Tumut, New South Wales. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from a private airstrip. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Oct 2013 AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT KR-2 UNDESIGNAT accident near Tumut, New South Wales, Australia?

A single-engine amateur built aircraft crashed into the ground shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip in New South Wales.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Oct 2013 AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT KR-2 UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Oct 2013 involved a AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT KR-2 UNDESIGNAT, at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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