1 fatality

7 Dec 2018: PILATUS BN2A-20 — Hobart, Australia

Hobart, Australia

On 7 Dec 2018, a PILATUS BN2A-20 was involved in an aviation accident near Hobart, Australia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On December 7, 2018, a Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2A-20 (VH-OBL) was destroyed after colliding with terrain near Hobart Aerodrome, Australia. The sole occupant, the pilot, sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd BN2A-20, registration VH-OBL, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome in Hobart, Australia. The aircraft was occupied by a single person, the pilot, who was fatally injured.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is responsible for the inquiry. The ATSB has released initial information regarding the occurrence, but further details may be obtained from the bureau. The contact person is Mr. Peta Nisbet, Senior Transport Safety Investigator, based in Canberra, ACT.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a BN2A-20 model, manufactured by Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. Its registration mark was VH-OBL. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with terrain.

Location

The accident occurred near the Hobart Aerodrome in Hobart, Australia. No further location specifics have been provided in the initial report.