Summary
The area which was available for take-off was aligned east/west, 3,000 feet in length and 160 feet wide, and its
surface was a short crop stubble. A wire fence three feet six inches high formed the northern and western
boundaries and the area was bounded to the south by a standing crop. The Flight Manual of the aircraft
required a distance of 1,840 feet to be available for this take-off under the conditions which existed at the time.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197304105 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/10/1973 |
| Location | Batchelor Airfield |
| Report release date | 12/06/1974 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Victa Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | 100 |
| Registration | VH-MUH |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Accident site |
| Destination | Mount Gambier |
| Damage | Destroyed |