VH-ZRRCESSNA A1882009-11-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA A188S/N: 18802103T

Summary

On November 17, 2009, a Cessna A188 (VH-ZRR) was involved in an accident near Kojonup, Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was killed.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia

Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434

www.atsb.gov.au

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR10WA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-ZRR.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR10WA108
Location
Kojonup, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20100112X60236
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802103T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A188C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was killed.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

P.O. Box 967, Civic Square

Canberra A.C.T. 2608

Australia

Tel: +612 6274 6054

Fax: +612 6274 6434

www.atsb.gov.au

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10WA108