Nomad Aircraft GAP 24 , Avalon Victoria, 6 August 1976

197603014

Summary

Nomad aircraft N24-10 was authorised to carry out Flight 128 on 6 August 1976 at Avalon, Victoria. In the course of this flight, the aircraft crashed and was destroyed. The accident investigation team charged with the task of investigating all aspects of the accident was divided into various groups and subgroups, the Flutter Subgroup being part of the Engineering Group. The terms of reference of the Flutter Subgroup were 'to investigate the flutter characteristics of the aircraft in its accident configuration'. This is the report of the subgroup to the Engineering Group Leader and is written in accordance with the stated terms of reference.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197603014
Occurrence date 06/08/1976
Location Avalon
Report release date 20/07/1977
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Airframe - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Government Aircraft Factories
Model N24
Registration Unknown
Serial number 10
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Avalon
Destination Avalon
Damage Destroyed