Accident Details
On September 11, 2016, at 1606 local time, a Cessna 172RG aircraft, registered as VH-MKG, was involved in an accident at Parafield Aerodrome in Australia. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being hand-started. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not reported.
Regulatory Context
The flight was conducted under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of Australia. The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Source Information
This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Australia. Further details may be obtained from the ATSB.