Summary
The cause of the accident was that the parachutist, for reasons which have not been
determined, did not control his descent so as to avoid landing on an unsuitable area.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197502851 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/04/1975 |
| Location | near Wynyard |
| Report release date | 21/10/1975 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Model | U206F |
|---|---|
| Registration | VH-PGJ |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Damage | Nil |