Accident Details
On July 12, 2016, at approximately 1130 local time, a Cessna 150G airplane, Australian registration VH-RXU, collided with terrain near New Crown Station, South Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was being operated as a personal flight under the applicable civil regulations of the Government of Australia.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Aircraft Information
The Cessna 150G is a two-seat, single-engine light aircraft commonly used for flight training and personal transportation. The specific aircraft involved carried the registration VH-RXU.
Location
The accident occurred near New Crown Station, a remote locality in the state of South Australia.