Accident Event 38 E384 ,
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Date:Tuesday 10 January 2017
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Type:Event 38 E384
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Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Gingin Aerodrome, 28° M 49Km (Mogumber), WA -   Australia
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Survey
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Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During aerial survey operations, control of the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) was lost resulting in a collision with terrain. The impact ignited a bush fire which subsequently destroyed the RPA. It was determined that high ambient temperatures caused the RPAs electronics to overheat causing control to be lost.

Sources:

ATSB Ref 201700057

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