Summary
CLRD TO ENTER CTA AT 8000'.PLT ADZ ACFT HAD LOST 2000' IN SEVERE TURBULENCE.REQUESTED RADAR ASSIST CLEAR OF HIGH TERRAIN;NOT AVAILABLE DUE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE.LSALT FOR AREA 6700'.HAD CRASHED INTO HILL
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198001397 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/12/1980 |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | BN2A MK III/1 |
| Registration | VH-EGU |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | BANKSTOWN NSW |
| Destination | ESSENDON VIC |
| Damage | Destroyed |