Summary
On 19 October 2023, a Jabiru J160 aircraft, registered 19-4194, collided with terrain near Palgrave, Queensland. The pilot was fatally injured.
In response to this accident, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) commenced an investigation. As part of its investigations, QPS requested technical assistance from the ATSB to examine the aircraft's engine.
To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
Any enquiries relating to the accident investigations should be directed to QPS.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AE-2024-003 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/10/2023 |
| Location | near Palgrave |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Pending |
| Investigation type | External Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Evidence collection |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | J160 |
| Registration | 19-4194 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Damage | Destroyed |