Amature Built PITTS accident near Maitland, Australia, AU
On July 8, 2015, an Amature Built PITTS (airplane) was involved in an accident near Maitland, Australia, AU. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 8, 2015
- Place
- Maitland, Australia, AU
- Aircraft
- Amature Built PITTS · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.739°S, 151.427°E
- NTSB ID
- 20150714X20742
Official records · WPR15WA211
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On July 8, 2015, at 1641 local time, an amateur built Pitts 12, VH-JDZ, collided with terrain near Maitland, Australia and was destroyed by postimpact fire. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Australia. 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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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
