VH-JON

Substantial
Fatal

AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT VAN'S RV-6AS/N: 25081

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR15WA037
Location
Moorabbin, Australia, Australia
Event ID
20141107X51211
Coordinates
-38.046665, 145.118057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-JON
Make
AMATEUR BUILT AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
25081
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
VAN'S RV-6AAT6T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On October 14, 2014, at 1340 local time, an amateur built Vans RV-6A, VH-JON, collided with terrain near Moorabbin, Australia. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government 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 New Zealand. 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# WPR15WA037