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PILATUS BN2A-20 near Hobart — 2018-12-07

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Date
2018-12-07
Location
Hobart, AU
Aircraft
PILATUS BN2A-20
Registration
VH-OBL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd, BN2A-20, VH-OBL was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome, Hobart, Australia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was fatally injured. 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: Mr. Peta Nisbet Senior Transport Safety Investigator Australian Transport Safety Bureau 60 Northborne Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2601 P +61 2 6274 7004 M 0434 664 144 F +61 2 6274 6432

NTSB coding

  • Low altitude operation/event · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

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