Summary
PLT ADZ ENROUTE BY FS OF DETERIORATING WX AT WBL.ACFT HEARD TO MAKE SEVERAL APP'S TO WBL WHEN WX WELL BELOW IFR MINIMA.ACFT HAD DIVED STEEPLY INTO GRND CONSISTENT WITH LOSS OF CONTROL IN CLOUD.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197802531 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/03/1978 |
| State | Victoria |
| 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-32-300 |
| Registration | VH-SES |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | MOORABBIN VIC |
| Destination | WARRNAMBOOL VIC |
| Damage | Destroyed |