VH-XMJ

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY 441S/N: 4410113

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
NTSB Number
WPR17WA115
Location
Renmark, Australia
Event ID
20170531X43645
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-XMJ
Make
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Serial Number
4410113
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
441C441
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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/

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR17WA115