Summary
Realising he was unlikely to become safely airborne
over obstacles ahead, abandoned the take off and endeavoured to stop the aircraft, but he was unable to do
so before it entered a swamp where the nose landing gear was torn off. The aircraft came to rest in
swamp grass, substantially damaged.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197002598 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 22/11/1970 |
| Location | Gunbower |
| Report release date | 30/11/1972 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 23 |
| Registration | VH-UAS |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | near Gunbower |
| Destination | Fogarty's Field, Toolern Vale |
| Damage | Substantial |