This aircraft was built by Beechcraft at Wichita, Kansas - 1978

First flown - ?

Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 engines

Entered onto the United States Aircraft Register as N23786 - 1978

It was observed at Sydney (Bankstown) as 'N23786' - April 10, 1978

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-KTE - May 19, 1978

Registered to Katies Limited, Sydney

Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) issued in the 'Normal' category - May 24, 1978

It was acquired by Norfolk Island Airways - July 06, 1979

Sold to Aviation Developments Pty Ltd t/a Avdev Airlines of Australia - July 28, 1981

Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) issues in the 'Charter' category

It was observed at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) with 'Avdev Airlines Davey' titles - September 1981

It was damaged in-flight when the locking pins on the cabin door failed - March 16, 1982

The aircraft was engaged on a flight from Norfolk Island - Sydney

Sold to R. R. Moore and Company Pty Ltd - March 1983

Aircraft was destroyed when it broke up in flight and crashed 3.5 km south of Adavale, Queensland - August 28, 1983

To view the accident report please click 'HERE'

Cancelled from the Australian Aircraft Register - ?