Loss of control involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 177B, VH-UGY, MT.PLEASANT , QLD on 2 February 1978

197800005

Summary

DURING PRE-FLT PLT TERMINATED CALL BEFORE B/O COULD ADVISE WX DETAILS.ACFT OBSERVED CLIMBING & DESCENDING IN & OUT OF LOW CLOUD & RAIN.ACFT THEN ROLLED STEEPLY TO STBD & SPIRALLED VERTICALLY INTO GRND

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197800005
Occurrence date 02/02/1978
State Queensland
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal