Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cessna 210: Six escape Kununurra crash-landing 800 metres short of airport. Western Australia's Kimberley.

It is understood the Cessna 210 was coming into land when it crashed 800 metres from the runway.


SIX people have survived a light plane crash-landing near Kununurra Airport, though at least one person is injured.

The plane, carrying one pilot and five passengers, landed about 800m short of the runway at Kununurra Airport about 9.30am.

The pilot and four passengers were unharmed in the crash, but a fifth passenger was taken to Kununurra Hospital for treatment to minor injuries including a sore leg and shoulder.

An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash.

Source:   http://www.perthnow.com.au

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