Piper PA-32R accident near Moree, Au, March 30, 2011
On March 30, 2011 at about 9:02 am local time, a Piper PA-32R, registered VHLKI, was substantially damaged in an accident near Moree (Moree Aerodrome airport). It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 4 people were killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 30, 2011 · about 9:02 am local time
- Place
- Moree, Australia · Moree Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32R 301T · all PA-32Rs on the register
- Registration
- VHLKI · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The accident is under the jurisdiction of and is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Further information can be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau P.O. Box 967 Civic Square ACT 2608, Australia Phone (02) 6257 4150 Fax (02) 6247 3117 Web site www.atsb.gov.au This report is for information purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Australia.
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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: Moree
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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