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2019-12-19: Cessna Aircraft Company P210N (N210BA) — Near Moruya Airport, New South Wales

Near Moruya Airport, New South Wales

On December 19, 2019, a Cessna Aircraft Company P210N (registration N210BA) was involved in an aviation accident near Near Moruya Airport, New South Wales. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: contributing factors’ and ‘other factors that increased risk’ (that is, factors that did not meet the definition of a contributing factor for this occurrence but were still considered important to include in the report for the purpose of increasing awareness… This summary draws on records from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

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On 19 December 2019, a Cessna P210N (N210BA) lost total power at FL160 near Moruya Airport, NSW. During glide approach, it impacted terrain north of runway 18, injuring both occupants.

Accident Overview

Just after midday on 19 December 2019, a Cessna P210N Silver Eagle (P210N), registered N210BA, was en route from Bankstown, New South Wales, to Cambridge, Tasmania. While at Flight Level (FL) 160, approximately 22 km south-south-east of Moruya Airport, New South Wales, the aircraft experienced a total power loss.

Sequence of Events

Following the power loss, the pilot conducted a glide approach to Moruya Airport. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain 560 meters north of the runway 18 threshold. The two occupants on board were injured in the accident.

Accident Context

The investigation noted that there were no aircraft defects or anomalies that contributed to the accident. The analysis focused on the reason for the power loss and other significant operational factors.

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