Incident Overview
On July 19, 2015, at approximately 1700 local time, an amateur-built Glasair SH-2FT, registered as VH-HRG, collided with terrain near Wedderburn, Victoria, Australia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was fatally injured.
Aircraft and Investigation
The Glasair SH-2FT was constructed by an amateur builder. The accident is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which has jurisdiction over the incident. As of the initial report, no probable cause has been determined, and no further details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision have been released by the ATSB.
Location and Context
The accident occurred in a rural area near Wedderburn, a town in the state of Victoria. The specific site of the crash and any other involved parties have not been disclosed in the preliminary information provided.