VH-WDD

Substantial
Fatal

AYRES S2RS/N: G10-123

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12WA199
Location
Moree, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20120509X55852
Coordinates
-29.100000, 149.533340
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-WDD
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
G10-123
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S2RA660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On April 10, 2012, at 2300 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Turbo Thrush S-2R, VH-WDD, collided with the terrain near Moree, Australia, while conducting agricultural operations. The airplane was operated by Alexander Aviation PTY LTD under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged.

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# WPR12WA199