Summary
On 20 November, 1970 a Cessna 320D "Skyknight" aircraft, registered VH-CPP,
disappeared on a flight from Bankstown, New South Wales to Coolangatta, Queensland, and no trace
has been found of the aircraft or its two occupants.
Search operations commenced early on the morning of 21 November and continued for 6 days, during which helicopters and fixed wing aircraft flew a combined total of more than 203 hours. Numerous sighting and hearing reports were checked by aircraft and ground parties but no trace has been found of the aircraft or its occupants.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197001306 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 20/11/1970 |
| Location | near Coolangatta |
| Report release date | 23/03/1972 |
| 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 | 320 |
| Registration | VH-CPP |
| Aircraft operator | VH-KQH |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Bankstown |
| Destination | Coolangatta |