Fatal aircraft accident near Maitland, Australia

1 fatality • Maitland, Australia, Australia

An amateur built Pitts 12 crashed into terrain and caught fire near Maitland, Australia.

What happened

On July 8, 2015, at 16:41 local time, an amateur built Pitts 12, registration VH-JDZ, collided with terrain in the vicinity of Maitland, Australia. Following the impact, the aircraft was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jul 2015 AMATURE BUILT PITTS 12 accident near Maitland, Australia, Australia?

An amateur built Pitts 12 crashed into terrain and caught fire near Maitland, Australia.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 2015 AMATURE BUILT PITTS 12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jul 2015 involved a AMATURE BUILT PITTS 12, at Maitland, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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