Collision with terrain involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 172H, VH-KWT, Near ANDADO STN 20WSW, NT on 11 July 1978

197804051

Summary

ACFT ON RETURN FLIGHT TO ANDADO,STRUCK AREA OF OPEN FLAT TERRAIN SLIGHT NOSE DOWN ABOUT WINGS LEVELATTITUDE.PILOT RESCUED BUT DIED 2 DAYS LATER OF CARDIAC ARREST.HAD HEART PROBLEMS.NO RECOLLECTIONS.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804051
Occurrence date 11/07/1978
State Northern Territory
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 Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172H
Registration VH-KWT
Sector Piston
Departure point FINKE
Destination ANDADO
Damage Destroyed