Loss of control involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 185A, VH-RCM, Near TUENA NSW 4SE, NSW on 2 April 1981

198101456

Summary

ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO BOUNCE ON TOUCHDOWN,PLT APPLIED PWR & ACFT THEN STALLED IN VERY NOSE-HIGH ATTITUDE.FIRE BROKE OUT ON IMPACT WHICH PREVENTED A FULL EXAMINATION OF WRECKAGE.CAUSE UNDETERMINED.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198101456
Occurrence date 02/04/1981
State New South Wales
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 Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 185A
Registration VH-RCM
Sector Piston
Departure point BANKSTOWN NSW
Destination TUENA NSW 4SE
Damage Destroyed