VH-CKSCIRRUS SR222013-06-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CIRRUS SR22S/N: 1645

Summary

On June 27, 2013, a Cirrus SR22 (VH-CKS) was involved in an accident near Shepparton, Australia, AS. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On June 27, 2013, at 1930 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design SR22, VH-CKS, collided with terrain while on approach for landing at Shepparton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was 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 WPR13WA305. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-CKS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 27, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13WA305
Location
Shepparton, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20130703X53925
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS
Serial Number
1645
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SR22SR22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On June 27, 2013, at 1930 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design SR22, VH-CKS, collided with terrain while on approach for landing at Shepparton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was 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# WPR13WA305