VH-XMJ – CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY 441 – 2017-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

On May 30, 2017, a Cessna Aircraft Company 441 (VH-XMJ) was involved in an accident near Renmark, AS. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On May 30, 2017, about 1630 Australian central standard time, a Cessna 441, equipped with Garret TPE331 series turboprop engines, registration VH-XMJ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Renmark Aerodrome, Renmark, SA, Australia. The three crew were fatally injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://www.atsb.gov.au/

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR17WA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-XMJ.