Cessna P206A, VH-UPK, Kyancutta, SA, 8 February 1969

196903380

Summary

The pilot lodged a flight plan at Parafield for a return flight to Ceduna and the aircraft departed shortly after first light. It was raining on arrival Ceduna and the weather conditions further deteriorated during the day to frequent periods of light to moderate drizzle and rain from overcast middle level cloud and the development of low stratus cloud. The pilot decided to return to Parafield, as planned, after being briefed that the weather conditions at Ceduna were marginal for flight under Visual Flight Rules and that similar conditions could be expected along the route.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 196903380
Occurrence date 08/02/1969
Location Kyancutta
Report release date 05/09/1969
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Collision with terrain
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 206
Registration VH-UPK
Operation type Private
Departure point Ceduna
Destination Parafield
Damage Destroyed