Summary
PLT COLLAPSED (HEART ATTACK) & OBSTRUCTED CONTROLS.EXPERIENCED ATPL PLT IN REAR SEAT UNABLE TO CONTROL ACFT.OBSERVED TO ENTER STEEP SPIRAL DIVE.PORT WING STRUCK TREE ACFT ROLLED INVERTED INTO GROUND.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197701336 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/07/1977 |
| State | New South Wales |
| 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-22-160 |
| Registration | VH-KKL |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | BANKSTOWN |
| Destination | CAMDEN |
| Damage | Substantial |