Accident Details
On October 25, 2013, at approximately 1410 local time, an amateur-built Lancair Legacy aircraft, registered as VH-ICZ, collided with terrain near Shepparton, Australia. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and passenger on board sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft was an amateur-built Lancair Legacy, a kit-built light aircraft. It was being operated as a personal flight under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of Australia. No further details about the aircraft's ownership or maintenance history have been released.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia, specifically the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The ATSB has jurisdiction over the investigation and has released preliminary information. As of the time of reporting, no probable cause has been determined. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released by the ATSB upon completion.