Raytheon B200 accident at Melbourne/Essendon Airport

5 fatalities • Melbourne, Australia

A Raytheon B200 crashed into a building and roadway following takeoff from Melbourne/Essendon Airport, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On February 20, 2017, at 2159 UTC, a Raytheon B200 aircraft, registered VH-ZCR, crashed shortly after departing runway 17 at Melbourne/Essendon Airport (YMEN) in Victoria, Australia. The aircraft was performing a flight intended for King Island Airport (YKII) in Currie, Tasmania.

Following the impact with a building and a roadway, a fire occurred. The accident resulted in 5 fatal injuries, claiming the lives of the pilot and four passengers. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 2017 RAYTHEON B200 accident near Melbourne, Australia?

A Raytheon B200 crashed into a building and roadway following takeoff from Melbourne/Essendon Airport, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 2017 RAYTHEON B200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 2017 involved a RAYTHEON B200, at Melbourne, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?