Summary
PRESSURE FROM PASSENGER WITH ABNORMAL URGENCY TO REACH DUBBO.PILOT ATTEMPTING FOURTH APPROACH HIT TREE INBOUND.POSSIBLY MISREAD ALTIMETER.MAY ALSO HAVE HAD HEART ATTACK.WEATHER BAD WITH LOW CLOUD.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197801157 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/05/1978 |
| State | New South Wales |
| 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-39 |
| Registration | VH-DXA |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | SYDNEY |
| Destination | DUBBO |
| Damage | Destroyed |