Summary
The aircraft departed Harrison's Pocket for Redcliffe. It was seen to enter cloud and subsequently impacted the mountain range. The aircraft fell through the trees to the ground and came to rest inverted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197700003 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/03/1977 |
| State | Queensland |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Registration | VH-GAS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | HARRISONS POCKET |
| Destination | ARCHERFIELD |
| Damage | Destroyed |