Summary
ACFT STABILIZER FLD WHILE IN FLT DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERROR,"JOGGLE" CEASE IN LOWER RIGHT STABILIZER,WHICH CAUSED PROGRESSIVE FATIGUE CRACKING.POOR MAINTN & PRE-FLT INSPECTION FLD TO DETECT CRACK.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197901378 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/04/1979 |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-32R-300 |
| Registration | VH-WKJ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | CAMDEN NSW |
| Destination | NAROOMA NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |