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  27 February 2008 - Media Briefing - Mid-Air Fatal Aircraft Accident, near Wee Waa NSW on 27 February 2008

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Media Briefing - Mid-Air Fatal Aircraft Accident, near Wee Waa NSW on 27 February 2008

27 February 2008

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mid-air fatality on 26 February 2008 will be held today, Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Where: At the accident site north east of Wee Waa, NSW

The briefing will be conducted adjacent to Glen Arvan on Trindles Lane from Wee Waa take the highway towards Narrabri and turn left approximately10 km from Wee Waa and then 3 km north to the briefing site (near position .30 degrees 10.63 minutes S, 149 degrees 30.72 minutes E).

Time: 1300 ESuT (local time)

Mr Alex Hood, Investigator in Charge (IIC) will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.

Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

No further media briefings will be conducted by the on-site team. After this briefing, all media enquiries must be directed to the media contact listed below.

Media Contact: David Hope Tel: 1800 020 616

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Last Updated: 20 March, 2008