Cessna 172 - S accident near Port Arthur, Australia, AU

On December 29, 2014, a Cessna 172 - S (airplane) was involved in an accident near Port Arthur, Australia, AU. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
December 29, 2014
Place
Port Arthur, Australia, AU
Aircraft
Cessna 172 - S · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
43.159°S, 147.849°E
NTSB ID
20150105X13814

Official records · WPR15WA075

NTSB summary

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

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