Pilot Debrief

AMATURE BUILT PITTS near Maitland, Australia — 2015-07-08

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Date
2015-07-08
Location
Maitland, Australia, AU
Aircraft
AMATURE BUILT PITTS
Registration
VH-JDZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On July 8, 2015, at 1641 local time, an amateur built Pitts 12, VH-JDZ, collided with terrain near Maitland, Australia and was destroyed by postimpact fire. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was being 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

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Maneuvering

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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