1 fatality

6 Nov 2015: CESSNA 310 R — Mildura, Australia, Australia

Mildura, Australia, Australia

On 6 Nov 2015, a CESSNA 310 R was involved in an aviation accident near Mildura, Australia, Australia. One person was killed. 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 November 6, 2015, a Cessna 310R, VH-BWZ, struck terrain near Mildura, Australia, during approach. The aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire, and the sole pilot occupant sustained fatal injuries.

Incident Overview

On November 6, 2015, at 1840 local time, a Cessna 310R, registered VH-BWZ, was operating under the pertinent civil regulation of the Government of Australia. While on approach near Mildura, Australia, the aircraft collided with terrain. The subsequent post-impact fire destroyed the airplane. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information may be obtained from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

Aircraft and Operator Details

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 310R, registration VH-BWZ. The operator was not explicitly stated in the source; however, the flight was conducted under the pertinent civil regulation of the Government of Australia.

Wreckage and Impact

The airplane was destroyed in the post-impact fire. The collision occurred on terrain during the approach phase. No other details regarding the wreckage or site conditions were provided.

Injuries and Occupants

The pilot, the only person on board, sustained fatal injuries.