Summary
The pilot was returning from a flight to '4 Mile', a property
some 20 km southwest of Giru, to the strip on his father's property,
adjacent to Pink Lily Lagoon, where the aircraft was normally based.
Examination of the wreckage found no evidence of pre-existing defect or malfunction. The engine was not producing high power at the time of impact but no reason was found why it should not have been capable of normal operation. There was no fire.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198200039 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/06/1982 |
| Location | 4 km southwest of Giru |
| Report release date | 10/06/1983 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-22 |
| Registration | VH-MKY |
| Operation type | Business |
| Departure point | 4 Mile |
| Destination | Pink Lily Lagoon |
| Damage | Destroyed |