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March 30, 2011 · Piper PA-32R 301T · VH-LKI

Moree, AU

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (4 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Moree, AU
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R 301T
Tail Number
VH-LKI
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11WA176

The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau P.O. Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608, Australia Phone (02) 6257 4150 Fax (02) 6247 3117 Web site www.atsb.gov.au This report is for information purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.

NTSB Probable Cause

The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 2010, about 0902 universal coordinated time (UTC) (2002 local), a Piper PA-32R-301T, VH-LKI, collided with terrain during the approach to Moree Aerodrome, Moree, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. A private operator was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Australian civil aviation regulations. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries; two passengers sustained serious injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane departed Brewarrina, NSW, en route to Moree. The primary wreckage was at 29 degrees 30 minutes south latitude and 149 degrees 51 minutes east longitude. Preliminary information received from the government of Australia indicated that the airplane collided with terrain during an approach to the airport. The accident is under the jurisdiction of, and is being investigated by, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau P.O. Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608, Australia Phone (02) 6257 4150 Fax (02) 6247 3117 Web site www.atsb.gov.au This report is for information purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:02 UTC
Nearest AirportMoree Aerodrome (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R 301T
Tail NumberVH-LKI
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary6 injuries (4 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal4
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data