2 fatalities

25 Oct 2013: LANCAIR LEGACY NO SERIES — Shepparton, Australia

Shepparton, Australia

On 25 Oct 2013, a LANCAIR LEGACY NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Shepparton, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

On October 25, 2013, an amateur-built Lancair Legacy (VH-ICZ) collided with terrain near Shepparton, Australia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

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.