Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
Analysis
On April 12, 2014, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-5-235C, VH-HOG, struck a power line and subsequently impacted terrain near Lismore Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulation of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot received minor injuries and the passenger 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# WPR14WA191