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8 Jul 2015: AMATURE BUILT PITTS 12 — Maitland, Australia, Australia

Maitland, Australia, Australia

On 8 Jul 2015, an AMATURE BUILT PITTS 12 was involved in an aviation accident near Maitland, Australia, Australia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On July 8, 2015, an amateur-built Pitts 12 (VH-JDZ) collided with terrain near Maitland, Australia, and was destroyed by post-impact fire. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was operating under Australian civil regulations. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating.

Accident Details

On July 8, 2015, at 1641 local time, an amateur-built Pitts 12, registration VH-JDZ, collided with terrain near Maitland, Australia. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Aircraft and Operator

The Pitts 12 was an amateur-built aircraft. It was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia at the time of the accident.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ATSB. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia.

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