Summary
The pilot of an aircraft reported that a second aircraft (which was travelling in company) was making a forced landing. He reported a rough running engine and severe vibration. Both aircraft were above broken cloud at the time and were having difficulties finding a clear hole to descend through.
A helicopter found the wreckage near last light on the third day of the search. The aircraft had impacted the ground in a 70-degree dive among trees.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199603367 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/10/1996 |
| Location | 65 km west-south-west of Millmerran (ALA) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 01/04/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | In-flight break-up |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Amateur Built Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | Starlet |
| Registration | VH-NMG |
| Serial number | Q42 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Forrest Hill, QLD |
| Destination | St George, QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |