Summary
ACFT COLLIDED ON SIDE OF MOUNTAIN WHILST IN CLOUD.PLT REPORTED HE WAS CHANGING TRACK DUE WX & INDICATED HE WOULD TRACK TOWARDS REPORTEDLY CLEAR CONDITIONS WEST OF TRACK.ADVERSE WEATHER WAS FORECASTED.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198004008 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/07/1980 |
| State | South Australia |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| Registration | VH-EGD |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | LEIGH CREEK SA |
| Destination | ADELAIDE SA |
| Damage | Destroyed |