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AO-2008-21: Collision with terrain VH-NUK, Pitts S-2A, 7 km NE Camden, NSW, 18 March 2008
Aviation Safety Investigation Report - Preliminary
AO-2008-21: Collision with terrain VH-NUK, Pitts S-2A, 7 km NE Camden, NSW, 18 March 2008
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Occurrence Details
| Occurrence Number: |
200801652 |
Location: |
Camden Airport E/6 km |
| Occurrence Date: |
18 March 2008
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State: |
NSW |
| Occurrence Time: |
1115 ESuT |
Highest Injury Level: |
Fatal |
| Occurrence Category: |
Accident |
Investigation Type: |
Occurrence Investigation |
| Occurrence Class: |
Operational |
Investigation Status: |
Active |
| Occurrence Type: |
Collision |
Release Date: |
16 May 2008
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| Injuries: | Crew | Passenger | Ground | Total | | Fatal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Minor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Aircraft Details| Aircraft Manufacturer: | Pitts Aviation Enterprises | Aircraft Model: | S-2A | | Aircraft Registration: | VH-NUK | Serial Number: | 2116 | | Type of Operation: | Flying Training | | Damage to Aircraft: | Destroyed | | Departure Point: | Bankstown Airport, NSW | Departure Time: | 1030 | | Destination: | Bankstown Airport, NSW | | Crew Details: | Role | Class of Licence | Hours on Type | Hours Total | | | Pilot-in-Command | Commercial | 30 | 4800 | | | Other Crew | Private | 225 | 520 |
On 18 March 2008, at approximately 1115 Eastern Daylight-saving Time (EDT), a Pitts S-2A aircraft struck two trees before impacting the ground beside the Northern Road, 7 km NE of Camden, NSW, fatally injuring the occupant of the rear cockpit.
The investigation is continuing.
Download Preliminary report [424 KB PDF]
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