Snow Commander 600 S-2D, VH-FON, near Ararat, Vic, 7 December 1975

197502883

Summary

The aircraft turned slightly to the right and crashed to the ground in a starboard wing down attitude. The main wreckage came to rest in an upright position 130 metres beyond the point of power line contact and a fierce fire broke out immediately.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197502883
Occurrence date 07/12/1975
Location near Ararat
Report release date 15/07/1976
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wirestrike
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal