Collision on ground involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-23-250, VH-SLM, Near ARMIDALE NSW 3S, NSW on 19 June 1979

197901391

Summary

ACFT SEEN TO OVERFLY AD CONSISTENT WITH MISSED NDB APP.CRASHED INTO TREES,2.6 KM SOUTH OF AD WHILE ON NORTHERLY HDG.WX BELOW MINIMA.FIRE ERUPTED ON IMPACT.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197901391
Occurrence date 19/06/1979
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-23-250
Registration VH-SLM
Sector Piston
Departure point GOONDIWINDI QLD
Destination ARMIDALE NSW
Damage Destroyed