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Investigation title

Piper Aircraft Corp PA-23-250, VH-WAC

 
Investigation Number:200304091
Investigation status:Completed
Investigation completed

Summary

The pilot, his wife and three children were conducting a private flight from Mareeba, Queensland to Roma, Queensland in the Piper PA-23-250 Aztec aircraft, registered VH-WAC. Prior to departure, the pilot was observed conducting pre-flight activities, including an aircraft inspection, refuelling the aircraft, and engine run-ups.

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General Details

Date: 01 Oct 2003Investigation Status: Completed
Time: 1140 hours ESTInvestigation Type: Occurrence Investigation
Location: 1 km WSW Mareeba, Aero.
State: QLD
Release Date: 13 Jan 2005Occurrence Category: Accident
Report Status: FinalHighest Injury Level: Fatal
 

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
Aircraft Model: PA-23-250
Aircraft Registration: VH-WAC
Type of Operation: Private
Damage to Aircraft: Destroyed
Departure Point:Mareeba, QLD
Destination:Roma, QLD

Crew Details

RoleClass of LicenceHours on TypeHours Total
Pilot-in-CommandATPL 2nd Class3700
 

Injuries

 CrewPassengerGroundTotal
Fatal: 1405
Total:1405
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Last update 23 November 2010