VH-CQA

Destroyed
Fatal

GRUMMAN American Corporation G-73S/N: J-35

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 26, 2017
NTSB Number
WPR17WA060
Location
Perth, Australia
Event ID
20170202X75732
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-CQA
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN CORPORATION
Serial Number
J-35
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
G-73G73
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On January 26, 2017, at 1708 local time, a Grumman American Aviation Corp. G-73, VH-CQA, collided with water while maneuvering near Perth, Australia. The airplane and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia.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# WPR17WA060