Loss of control involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-25-235, VH-BCJ, Near MANANGATANG 23NW, VIC on 13 July 1979

197902797

Summary

LOSS OF CONTROL DURING PROCEDURE TURNAROUND-CRASHED INTO GROUND STBD WING LOW.FIRE ON IMPACT.PLT EXITTED ACFT BURNING;DIED SOON AFTER.AILERON PULLEY BRACKET HAD FLD WHETHER IN FLT/IMPACT NOT KNOWN.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197902797
Occurrence date 13/07/1979
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-25-235
Registration VH-BCJ
Sector Piston
Departure point N MANANGATANG 18NW
Destination N MANANGATANG 18NW
Damage Destroyed