Accident Summary
On September 8, 2015, at 1542 local time, a Cessna 172S (registration VH-ZEW) collided with terrain in an area near Ballarat, Australia. The airplane was being flown under the civil aviation regulations of the Australian government. The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.
Aircraft Details
The accident aircraft was a Cessna 172S model, bearing the registration mark VH-ZEW. This report does not include additional specifics regarding the aircraft's configuration, maintenance, or ownership.
Investigation and Jurisdiction
The investigation into this accident is conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the agency responsible for such inquiries under Australian law. The ATSB is leading the effort to determine the facts of the occurrence. This news article is based entirely on the information that the Australian government has released to the public. For more details, the ATSB can be contacted.