Airborne collision involving a Cessna Aircraft Company A150K, VH-RAD and Cessna Aircraft Company 150G, VH-RID, WARRNAMBOOL , VIC on 8 June 1979

197902791

Summary

COLLISION WHILE ACFT ON FINAL APP AT APPROX 150'.TAIL ASSEMBLY OF RID WAS SEVERED,CRASHED IN NEAR VERTICAL ATTITUDE.RAD,ALTHOUGH SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED,CONT'D APP & LDD IN GRASS UNDERSHOOT AREA,RWY 31.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197902791
Occurrence date 08/06/1979
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Airborne collision
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 150G
Registration VH-RID
Sector Piston
Departure point WARRNAMBOOL VIC
Destination WARRNAMBOOL VIC
Damage Destroyed

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model A150K
Registration VH-RAD
Sector Piston
Departure point WARRNAMBOOL VIC
Destination WARRNAMBOOL VIC
Damage Substantial