2 fatalities

14 Dec 2019: Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 — Mareeba, Australia

Mareeba, Australia

On 14 Dec 2019, an Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 was involved in an aviation accident near Mareeba, Australia. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On December 14, 2019, an Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 twin-engine airplane (VH-IAZ) collided with terrain near Mareeba Aerodrome, Queensland. Both pilots were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The ATSB is investigating.

Accident Overview

On December 14, 2019, at 1115 local time, an Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 twin-engine airplane, registration VH-IAZ, collided with terrain near Mareeba Aerodrome in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. The aircraft was destroyed, and both pilots on board sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is leading the investigation into the accident. Because the aircraft and its engines were manufactured in the United States, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its inquiry.

Contact Information

All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the ATSB at the following address: 62 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601. Telephone: 1 800 020 616 or (02) 6257 4150. International: +61 2 6257 4150. Website: https://www.atsb.gov.au/