Cessna 172 crash near Moorabbin Airport

1 fatality • Moorabbin, Australia

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain near Moorabbin, Victoria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On June 8, 2018, at approximately 0713 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registration VH-EWE, struck terrain approximately 1 kilometer from Moorabbin Airport in Victoria, Australia. The flight was being operated by Oxford Aviation Academy as a personal flight. The impact resulted in 1 fatality, involving the pilot in command, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jun 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident near Moorabbin, Australia?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into terrain near Moorabbin, Victoria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jun 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 S, at Moorabbin, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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