Summary
Circumstances:
The aircraft took off, made one circuit of the field, and was flying parallel to the take-off direction at approximately 250 ft when it was observed to dive almost vertically into the ground. The engine was operating at a high-power setting at impact, and no faults were found with the aircraft which may have been factors in the accident. The factors which led to the loss of control could not be determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199100152 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 28/04/1991 |
| Location | 10 km north of Nyabing |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 15/10/1991 |
| 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 | Skycraft Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | Skycraft Scout |
| Registration | Not registered |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | 10 km N Nyabing WA |
| Destination | 10 km N Nyabing WA |
| Damage | Destroyed |