Summary
On 25 November 2016, an Airborne Edge XT-912 microlight, registered 34-8401, collided with terrain at Hadlow, Queensland. Both of the aircraft’s occupants were fatally injured.
The Coroner investigated this occurrence and requested technical assistance from the ATSB, with respect to analysis of CCTV footage and examination of structural components from the accident aircraft. To facilitate this support, on 12 December 2016 the ATSB initiated an external investigation under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
The ATSB completed its technical assistance at the end of April 2017. Any enquiries in relation to the investigation should be directed to the Central Queensland Coroner’s office.
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Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AE-2016-168 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/11/2016 |
| Location | Hedlow (ALA) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 06/11/2017 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Defined |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Airborne Australia |
|---|---|
| Model | Edge XT-912 |
| Registration | 32-8401 |
| Sector | Sport and recreational |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Damage | Destroyed |