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August 15, 2011 · Piper PA-28-180 · VH-POJ
Horsham, Victoria, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Horsham, Victoria, AU
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
VH-POJ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11WA385
On August 15, 2011, about 0850 UTC (1850 local time), a Piper PA-28-180, Australian registry VH-POJ, collided with terrain near the Horsham aerodrome, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private owner under the auspices of the pertinent civil aviation regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. Two occupants were fatally injured and one occupant sustained serious injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of and being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. This document contains only the information released by the government of Australia. Further information can be obtained by contacting the ATSB at: Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Canberra, Australia www.atsb.au.gov
Full Narrative
On August 15, 2011, about 0850 UTC (1850 local time), a Piper PA-28-180, Australian registry VH-POJ, collided with terrain near the Horsham aerodrome, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private owner under the auspices of the pertinent civil aviation regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged. Two occupants were fatally injured and one occupant sustained serious injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of and being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. This document contains only the information released by the government of Australia. Further information can be obtained by contacting the ATSB at: Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608 Canberra, Australia www.atsb.au.gov
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberVH-POJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0