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Cessna T210M VH-SUX Collision with Terrain Near Mount Isa, Queensland

Mount Isa, Australia

On May 26, 2019, a CESSNA T210 M was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Isa, Australia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 26, 2019, a Cessna T210M (VH-SUX) collided with terrain during a surveying flight near Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Both crew members were fatally injured, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Incident Overview and Investigation Status On May 26, 2019, at 0547 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T210M with registration VH-SUX collided with terrain while conducting a surveying flight near Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. The accident resulted in fatal injuries to the two crew members on board, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is leading the investigation into the accident. Because the United States is the state of manufacture for the airplane and its engines, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation. ## Contact Information All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://www.atsb.gov.au/