WPR15WA037

NTSB accident investigation · Amateur Built VAN'S RV-6A · Moorabbin, Australia, Australia · October 14, 2014

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
October 14, 2014
Place
Moorabbin, Australia, Australia
Injuries
1 fatal
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
VH-JONAmateur Built VAN'S RV-6A
NTSB office
Western Pacific Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
90371

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Factual narrative

On October 14, 2014, at 1340 local time, an amateur built Vans RV-6A, VH-JON, collided with terrain near Moorabbin, Australia. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was 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 New Zealand. 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

Aircraft

Registration
VH-JON
Reported as
Amateur Built VAN'S RV-6A (A)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
25081
Engine
Aero Sport Power IO-360-B1B, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
Unknown
Registered owner
Helicopter Charter Karamea 2006 Ltd