Technical Assistance to RAAus – Collision with terrain, Aeroprakt, A22 Foxbat, 24-4239, 111 km south-south-west of Isisford, Queensland, on 2 December 2019

AE-2020-009

Summary

On 2 December 2019, an Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat, recreational registration 24-4239, collided with terrain while conducting mustering 111 km SSW of Isisford, Queensland. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

In response to this accident, Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) commenced an investigation. As part of its investigations, RAAus requested technical assistance from the ATSB to download flight data from a Garmin GPS.

To protect the information supplied by RAAus to the ATSB and the ATSB's investigative work to assist RAAus, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

The ATSB has concluded the examinations of the Garmin GPS and has provided the results of that work to RAAus on 7 February 2020.

Any enquiries relating to the accident investigations should be directed to RAAus at: www.raa.asn.au

Occurrence summary

Investigation number AE-2020-009
Occurrence date 02/12/2019
Location 111 km SSW of Isisford
State Queensland
Report release date 11/02/2020
Report status Final
Investigation type External Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Collision with terrain
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Aeroprakt Ltd
Model A22 Foxbat
Registration 24-4239
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Damage Substantial