Summary
PILOT PLANNED TRACK INCORRECTLY.IFR FLIGHT IN IMC.LOW CLOUD,STRONG WINDS AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY.COULD NOT OBTAIN CNB NDB WHEN ANTICIPTED WITHIN RANGE.CRASHED WELL OFF TRACK.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197801156 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/05/1978 |
| State | New South Wales |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182Q |
| Registration | VH-UDM |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | SHEPPARTON |
| Destination | COONAMBLE |
| Damage | Destroyed |