1 fatality

Cessna 182Q VH-KKM Collides with Terrain near Mount Hotham

Mount Hotham, Australia

On October 23, 2013, a CESSNA 182 - Q was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Hotham, Australia. One person was 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 October 23, 2013, a Cessna 182Q (VH-KKM) collided with terrain near Mount Hotham, Australia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was personal under Australian civil regulations.

Accident Details

On October 23, 2013, at approximately 1130 local time, a Cessna 182Q airplane, registered in Australia as VH-KKM, collided with terrain near Mount Hotham, Australia. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot on board sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft was a Cessna 182Q, a single-engine high-wing general aviation airplane. It was operating as a personal flight under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of Australia.

Investigation

The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The ATSB has conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the collision. This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Australia.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Oct 2013 CESSNA 182 - Q accident near Mount Hotham, Australia?

On October 23, 2013, a Cessna 182Q (VH-KKM) collided with terrain near Mount Hotham, Australia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was personal under Australian civil regulations.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Oct 2013 CESSNA 182 - Q accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Oct 2013 involved a CESSNA 182 - Q, at Mount Hotham, Australia.