Summary
MERCY FLT.ON ARR KALGOORLIE CCT,PLT ENCOUNTED SEVERE STORM CELLS,INTENSE WIND GUSTS & TURBULANCE.ONFINAL AFTER A NUMBER OF SUDDEN ATTITUDE CHANGES A/C COLLIDED WITH A MINE POPPET HEAD.L WING TORN OFF
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198104679 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/04/1981 |
| State | Western Australia |
| 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-31 |
| Registration | VH-KMS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | JAMESON WA |
| Destination | KALGOORLIE WA |
| Damage | Destroyed |