Summary
AUW EXCEEDED, C OF G REAR AFT LIMIT, GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.ONE ENG FLD ON TKOF.PLT INITIALLY FLD FEATHER PROP, ATTEMPTED TO REMAIN AIRBORNE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HEIGHT.ACFT CRASHED & BURST INTO FLAMES.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198102559 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/01/1981 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-31-350 |
| Registration | VH-POC |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | PORTLAND VIC |
| Destination | ESSENDON VIC |
| Damage | Destroyed |