Cessna 182 accident near Tooradin, Au, January 6, 2019
On January 6, 2019 at about 10:45 am local time, a Cessna 182, registered VHDGF, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Tooradin. It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
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
- January 6, 2019 · about 10:45 am local time
- Place
- Tooradin, Australia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 G · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- VHDGF · no longer on the register · serial 18255755
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 6, 2019, at 1045 local time, a Cessna 182G, VH-DGF, collided with trees following a loss of engine power during the initial climb near Tooradin, Australia. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Australia. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Tel: +612 6274 6054 Fax: +612 6274 6434 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
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,800 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 (piston); 0 hours total
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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