Piper PA44 and Beech 95 mid-air collision near Mangalore, Au, February 19, 2020
On February 19, 2020 at about 11:28 am local time, 2 aircraft, Piper PA44 (VHJQF) and Beech 95 (VHAEM), were involved in a mid-air collision near Mangalore. 4 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 19, 2020 · about 11:28 am local time
- Place
- Mangalore, Australia · map
- Type
- Accident · mid-air collision
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft 1
- Piper PA44 180 · all PA44s on the register
- Registration
- VHJQF · no longer on the register · serial 44-7995291
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
- Aircraft 2
- Beech 95 · all 95s on the register
- Registration
- VHAEM · no longer on the register · serial TD-682
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record for the Piper PA44 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Midair collision during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- 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 | 1 |
The factual record for the Beech 95 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Midair collision during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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