Summary
ACFT OBSERVED FLYING UP BLIND VALLEY TOWARDS THE STEEPLY RISING LIVERPOOL RANGES,THEN TO ENTER LOW CLOUD.IMPACTED SOUTHERN FACE OF RANGE.SITE 30 KM EAST OF PLANNED & REPORTED TR.WX AS FORECAST.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197901353 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/01/1979 |
| State | New South Wales |
| 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-32R-300 |
| Registration | VH-SVN |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | MOORABBIN VIC |
| Destination | TAMWORTH NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |