Summary
At 0830 hours Western Standard Time on 31st December, 1968, a Viscount 720C aircraft, registered VH-RMQ, was scheduled to commence a regular public transport service, designated Flight 1750, from Perth to Port Hedland in the State of Western Australia.
The aircraft struck the ground in open spinifex-grassed country. The aircraft was destroyed by severe impact forces and the major portion was also affected by an intense post-impact fire.
There were 22 passengers and 4 crew on board, none of the aircraft occupants survived the impact.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 196800001 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 31/12/1968 |
| Location | near Port Hedland |
| Report release date | 21/09/1969 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |