1 fatality

4 Jul 2014: CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY T210N NO SERIES — Inverell, Australia, Australia

Inverell, Australia, Australia

On 4 Jul 2014, a CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY T210N NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Inverell, Australia, Australia. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. 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 July 4, 2014, a Cessna T210N (VH-ZFW) collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Inverell, Australia. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed by postimpact fire.

Accident Details

On July 4, 2014, at 1325 local time, a Cessna T210N, registration VH-ZFW, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Inverell, Australia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia. The aircraft was destroyed by a postimpact fire.

Aircraft and Occupants

The airplane involved was a Cessna T210N, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. The pilot, who was seriously injured, and the passenger, who sustained fatal injuries, were the only occupants. The aircraft was destroyed in the postimpact fire.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia, conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The ATSB is responsible for determining the circumstances of the occurrence. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ATSB.