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.