Aviation safety investigations & reports
Loss of control involving a Bellanca Aircraft Corp 8KCAB, VH-ERB, NEWMAN , WA on 21 August 1978
Investigation number:
197805178
197805178
Status: Completed
Summary
PLT ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO PERFORM SPIN BEFORE DEP FOR PD.ACFT OBSERVED TO ENTER SPIN BETWEEN 2000 AND 4500 FT AGL FROM WHICH IT FLD TO RECOVER.PLT SELECTED QNH,USUALLY USED QFE.CAUSE UNDETERMINED
General details
| Date: | 21 August 1978 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 8:29 CST | ||||
| State: | Western Australia | Occurrence type: | Loss of control | ||
| Occurrence class: | Operational | ||||
| Report status: | Final | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Highest injury level: | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Bellanca Aircraft Corp | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 8KCAB | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-ERB | |
| Sector | Piston | |
| Damage to aircraft | Destroyed | |
| Departure point | NEWMAN WA | |
| Destination | PORT HEDLAND WA |