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PIPER PA30 near Northam, Australia — 2010-03-28

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Date
2010-03-28
Location
Northam, Australia, AU
Aircraft
PIPER PA30
Registration
VH-KDS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On March 28, 2010, at 0900 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, VH-KDS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain near Northam, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were killed. The flight departed Perth/Jandakot, Australia, at an unknown time. 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) Level 2 West, 62 Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Australian 2601 PO Box 967, Civic Square ACT, Australia 2608 Phone: +61-2-6274 7685 Fax: +61-2-6274 6207 www.atsb.gov.au

NTSB coding

  • Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Enroute

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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