VH-MEQCESSNA T210N2013-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA T210NS/N: 21064869

Summary

On March 25, 2013, a Cessna T210N (VH-MEQ) was involved in an accident near Roma, Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On March 25, 2013, at 0550 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210N, VH-MEQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Roma, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured.

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 WPR13WA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-MEQ.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 25, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13WA176
Location
Roma, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20130401X85832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21064869
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210NC210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On March 25, 2013, at 0550 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210N, VH-MEQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Roma, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured.

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# WPR13WA176