Summary
The pilot, who did not hold an instrument rating and was therefore restricted to flight under the Visual Flight Rules. Aircraft seen entering cloud then struck mountain.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197601516 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/07/1976 |
| Location | Rankins Springs |
| Report release date | 20/09/1977 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-DGT |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Pevensey Station |
| Destination | Narromine |
| Damage | Destroyed |