Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan in Lockhart River: 5 killed

Date & Time:

Mar 11, 2020 at 0920 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 404 Titan

Operator:

Aero Hire

Registration:

VH-OZO

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

No

Schedule:

Cairns – Lockhart River

Location:

Lockhart River, Queensland

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

1

Pax on board:

4

Pax fatalities:

4

Other fatalities:

0

Total fatalities:

5

Circumstances:

The twin engine aircraft departed Cairns on a charter flight to Lockhart River, carrying workers for the government. While descending to Lockhart River, the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions with rain falls and strong winds. A first approach to Lockhart River was abandoned and the pilot was forced to initiate a go-around. Few minutes later, while in a second attempt to land, the aircraft crashed on the Claudie Beach located about 4 km southeast of Lockhart River. All five occupants were killed.

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