Summary
At 1627 hours the wreckage of VH-EQU was located in an area of relatively dense timber 137 metres beyond and 91 metres to the left of the end of Runway 14 at Batchelor.
The aircraft had struck the ground at a relatively low speed whilst in a steep nose down, left wing down
attitude. The evidence indicates that the aircraft sustained a substantial, but unexplained, loss of power at
a low height after take off.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197404553 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/03/1974 |
| Location | Batchelor |
| Report release date | 23/10/1974 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-EQU |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Batchelor |
| Destination | Darwin |
| Damage | Destroyed |