Aero Commander, Mooorooduc Victoria, VH-BFA, 15 March 1974

197403113

Summary

Unauthorised flight by student pilot lost control after takeoff. The car arrived at the southern end of the airstrip as the aircraft commenced to take off towards the north. After a short ground roll, the aircraft became airborne and climbed steeply to a height of about 150 feet. It then commenced a steep climbing turn to the left and, after turning through some 90 degrees, the nose dropped and the aircraft dived to the ground and overturned after impact. Shortly after impact a fierce fire broke out and extended to the surrounding scrub.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197403113
Occurrence date 15/03/1974
Location Mooorooduc
Report release date 20/11/1974
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Aero Commander
Model 100
Registration VH-BFA
Operation type Private
Departure point Mooorooduc
Destination nk
Damage Destroyed