Summary
The aircraft first struck trees on a ridge while on a westerly heading in substantially level flight. Portion of the right wing was torn off the aircraft, apparently out of control, crashed into the thickly timbered valley immediately west of the ridge.
Detailed examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of any defect or malfunction which might have contributed to the accident.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197701362 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/11/1977 |
| Location | near Lismore |
| Report release date | 13/01/1981 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-CUI |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Lismore |
| Destination | Dalby |
| Damage | Destroyed |