Summary
ACFT DEP R20 ON NVMC FLT IN CLEAR BUT VERY DARK CONDITIONS.NO VISIBLE HORIZON.TURNED LEFT ONTO DOWNWIND.CRASHED 1 KM NE A/D AT HIGH SPEED AT AN ATTITUDE INDICATIVE OF A SPIRAL DIVE.CAUSE UNDETERMINED.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197704462 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/05/1977 |
| State | South Australia |
| 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 |