Cessna Aircraft Company 441 accident near Renmark, Au, May 30, 2017
On May 30, 2017 at about 4:30 pm local time, a Cessna Aircraft Company 441, registered VHXMJ, was substantially damaged in an accident near Renmark. 3 people were killed.
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 30, 2017 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Renmark, Australia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna Aircraft Company 441 NO SERIES
- Registration
- VHXMJ · no longer on the register · serial 4410113
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 30, 2017, about 1630 Australian central standard time, a Cessna 441, equipped with Garret TPE331 series turboprop engines, registration VH-XMJ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Renmark Aerodrome, Renmark, SA, Australia. The three crew were fatally injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the ATSB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 62 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 1 800 020 616 Tel: (02) 6257 4150 International: +61 2 6257 4150 https://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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 9,850 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Garrett Turbine Engine CO TPE331-10 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Garrett Turbine Engine CO TPE331-10 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Operator: Ae Charter Services PTY LTD
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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