Summary
ACFT WAS HAND STARTED DUE FLAT BATTERY DUE IN TURN TO SHORTED CELL AND BURNED OUT VOLT REG.PLT SET THROTTLE TO ABOUT 2000 RPM POSN AND SET HANDBRAKE BUT NO CHOCKS.BRAKE CABLE WAS BROKEN.ACFT RAN AWAY.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197805157 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/01/1978 |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182M |
| Registration | VH-EHU |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | BUNBURY WA |
| Destination | BUNBURY WA |
| Damage | Substantial |