VH-XGX

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 310RS/N: 301R0058

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 5, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11WA129
Location
Bathurst Island, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20110209X64231
Coordinates
-11.766666, 130.616668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-XGX
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
301R0058
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
310RC310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, 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# WPR11WA129