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PIPER PA44 near Mangalore — 2020-02-19

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Date
2020-02-19
Location
Mangalore, AU
Aircraft
PIPER PA44
Registration
VH-JQF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On February 19, 2020, at 1128 local time, a Piper PA-44-180 airplane, VH-JQF and a Beech D95 airplane, VH-AEM collided in mid air. Both aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and were destroyed. The two occupants of the PA-44-180 and the two occupants of the Beech D95 were fatally injured.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/

NTSB coding

  • Midair collision · Maneuvering

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