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.