1 fatality

8 Apr 2019: Cessna 182 G — Wongabel, Australia

Wongabel, Australia

On 8 Apr 2019, a Cessna 182 G was involved in an aviation accident near Wongabel, Australia. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

On April 8, 2019, a Cessna 182G (VH-DJN) crashed in Wongabel State Forest, Queensland, Australia, killing the pilot and destroying the aircraft.

Accident Overview

On April 8, 2019, at approximately 0740 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182G airplane, registered VH-DJN, impacted terrain in the Wongabel State Forest, near Wongabel, Queensland, Australia. The pilot in command was fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The flight was a personal operation owned and conducted by a private individual.

Investigation

The accident is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). As of the release of this information, no probable cause has been determined. The ATSB may release further details as the investigation progresses.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182G, registration VH-DJN. No additional details about the aircraft, such as engine type or maintenance history, were provided in the initial report.

Location

The accident site was in the Wongabel State Forest, Wongabel, Queensland, Australia. No further geographic or weather details were specified.