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Event WPR19WA210
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On August 6, 2019, at 0138 coordinated universal time, a Liberty Aerospace XL-2, registration VH-XLK, collided with terrain during a landing attempt near Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia. The pilot and sole occupant was 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/ Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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