Collision with terrain involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-180, VH-BOX, Near ARMADALE WA 3E, WA on 1 August 1977

197705698

Summary

STRUCK GROUND IN 45 DEG DIVE-CLOUD AND RAIN AT GROUND LEVEL-ACFT 27KG OVERWEIGHT

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197705698
Occurrence date 01/08/1977
State Western 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

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28-180
Registration VH-BOX
Sector Piston
Departure point JANDAKOT
Destination KALGOORLIE
Damage Destroyed