Investigation: 199701890 - Bill (Willy) Andiel, Little Tinny, 10-1797, 2km W Armidale, Aerodrome, NSW

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A witness reported seeing a light aircraft in a near vertical nose-down spiral descent. The descent continued until the aircraft disappeared from view behind trees on nearby rising ground. Some time later searchers found the wreckage of a light aircraft in a fenced paddock approximately three kilometres west of the local airport.

The initial investigation confirmed that the aircraft had impacted the ground while descending near vertically nose down. The two position mechanical flaps were found to be selected to the landing position. All flight controls and actuating systems were identified in the wreckage. The evidence shows the engine was developing power at impact.

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General details
Date:	09 June 1997	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1500 EST	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location (show map):	2km W Armidale, Aerodrome	Occurrence type:	Collision with terrain
State:	New South Wales	Occurrence class:	Operational
Release date:	27 February 1998	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final	Highest injury level:	Fatal

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Bill (Willy) Andiel
Aircraft model:	Little Tinny
Aircraft registration:	10-1797
Serial number:	10-1797
Type of operation:	Sports Aviation
Damage to aircraft:	Destroyed
Departure point:	Armidale, NSW
Departure time:	1200 EST
Destination:	Armidale, NSW