Collision with terrain involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32RT-300, VH-CGL, Near PT AUGUSTA 11S, SA on 12 May 1978

197804044

Summary

PLT CONTINUED FLT INTO WX IN WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VIZ REFERENCE REQUIRED FOR HIM TO RETAIN CONTROL OF ACFT-ACFT IMPACTED GRND AT HIGH SPEED CONSISTENT WITH SPIRAL DIVE + CARTWHEELED 95M.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804044
Occurrence date 12/05/1978
State South Australia
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-32RT-300
Registration VH-CGL
Sector Piston
Departure point WOOMERA SA
Destination PORT PIRIE SA
Damage Destroyed