Total power loss involving a Aero Commander 500-S, VH-ALH, Near ESSENDON VIC 8SE, VIC on 10 August 1979

197902800

Summary

DEP OVERWEIGHT,INADEQUATE FUEL RESERVES.ENG'S FLD DUE FUEL EXHAUSTION OVER BUILT-UP AREA.ATTEMPTED LDG ON GOLF COURSE-STRUCK TREES ON APP.HAD FLOWN PAST SUITABLE AD WITHOUT DIVERTING.F/PLAN ERRONEOUS.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197902800
Occurrence date 10/08/1979
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Aero Commander
Model 500-S
Registration VH-ALH
Sector Piston
Departure point FLINDERS ISLAND TAS
Destination ESSENDON VIC
Damage Destroyed