Summary
DURING SIMULATED RANDOM LOW LEVEL ATTACKS ON NAVY SHIPS ACFT STRUCK FIRSTLY THE MAIN MAST THEN FOREMAST OF HMAS BOMBARD.OUTBOARD STBD WING DETACHED.ACFT CARTWHEELED AND DIVED INTO SEA AHEAD OF SHIP.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197800002 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/01/1978 |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-23-250 |
| Registration | VH-PYS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | CAIRNS QLD |
| Destination | CAIRNS QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |