VH-ZMH

Destroyed
Fatal

AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT VAN'S RV-6S/N: RV-60015

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 2, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14WA126
Location
Gatton Airpark, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20140304X14233
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-ZMH
Make
AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
RV-60015
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
VAN'S RV-6AT6T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On March 2, 2014, at 0747 local time, a Van's RV-6, VH-ZMH, collided with an embankment and was destroyed by a postimpact fire near Gatton Airpark, Australia. The flight was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. 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# WPR14WA126