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CESSNA 172 - S near Port Arthur, Australia — 2014-12-29

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Date
2014-12-29
Location
Port Arthur, Australia, AU
Aircraft
CESSNA 172 - S
Registration
VH-PFT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On December 29, 2014, at 1747 local, a Cessna 172S, VH-PFT, collided with water near Port Arthur, Australia during an aerial photography flight. The airplane was operating under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were 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: 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

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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