Cessna 210L accident near Abingdon Downs, Au, May 15, 2008
On May 15, 2008 at about 12:00 pm local time, a Cessna 210L, registered VHIDM, was substantially damaged in an accident near Abingdon Downs. It was an aerial observation flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 15, 2008 · about 12:00 pm local time
- Place
- Abingdon Downs, Australia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210L · all 210Ls on the register
- Registration
- VHIDM · no longer on the register · serial 21060331
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial observation flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 15, 2008, about 1200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 210L, Australian registration VH-IDM, collided with terrain near Abingdon Downs, Queensland, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The airplane departed from Karumba, Australia, for an aerial survey flight; it was reported that the aircraft failed to return as expected. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Australian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967, Civic Square ACT 2608 15 Mort St., Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory Telephone: +61 2 6274 6440 Fax: +61 2 6247 3117 Internet: www.atsb.gov.au
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 3,799 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Edsal Pty Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: YKMB Karumba
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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