Summary
PLT NON-NVMC RATED BECAME UNSURE OF POSN IN POOR WX CONDITIONS IN REMOTE AREA.ACFT BROKE APART AS ARESULT OF OVERLOAD FORCES IN A STEEP DIVE.PLT'S OF SEARCHING ACFT REP WX CONDITIONS IN AREA WERE IMC
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198103717 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/08/1981 |
| State | Northern Territory |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Registration | VH-PON |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | LEIGH CREEK SA |
| Destination | ALICE SPRINGS NT |
| Damage | Destroyed |