VH-XLK

On August 6, 2019, at 0138 coordinated universal time, a Liberty Aerospace XL-2, registration VH-XLK, collided with terrain during a landing attempt near Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot and sole occupant was 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/