VH-CWQ – CESSNA 182 – 2012-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

On June 04, 2012, a Cessna 182 (VH-CWQ) was involved in an accident near Coonabarabran, Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On June 4, 2012, at 1200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182Q, VH-CWQ, was reported missing and subsequently located near Coonabarabran, Australia. The aircraft was registered to and operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane collided with the terrain and was substantially damaged by impact forces and a post accident fire.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR12WA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-CWQ.