Accident Overview
On September 7, 2018, at approximately 1933 coordinated universal time, a Yakovlev Aircraft YAK-9UM airplane, registered as VH-YIX, impacted terrain during a local flight. The flight had departed from Latrobe Valley Airport in Victoria, Australia. The pilot in command sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was a Yakovlev YAK-9UM, a single-engine WWII-era fighter replica. It was owned and operated by a private individual and was being flown as a personal flight under the pertinent civil regulations of the Australian government.
Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. This report is based solely on information released by the ATSB. Further details may be obtained from the ATSB.