Loss of control involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 150M, VH-WWY, Near TORQUAY VIC 3NE, VIC on 13 July 1978

197802548

Summary

ACFT OBSERVED MAKING LOW RUN BELOW LEVEL OF COASTAL SAND HILLS,THEN SUDDENLY PULLED UP INTO STEEP CLB TO ABOUT 400' WHERE ACFT ROLLED OVER THEN ROTATE/DESC STEEPLY,ROTATED SEVERAL TIMES TILL IMPACT.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197802548
Occurrence date 13/07/1978
State Victoria
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

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 150M
Registration VH-WWY
Sector Piston
Departure point GROVEDALE VIC
Destination GROVEDALE VIC
Damage Destroyed