Summary
The pilot took off for a local flight and shortly afterwards the aircraft was seen by witnesses on the ground flying at heights variously estimated at 40 to 300 feet above ground level. As the aircraft approached the western boundary of the Tenterfield Golf Course it was seen to enter a manoeuvre having some semblance to a stall turn or a partial loop. The aircraft did not recover from this manoeuvre and struck the ground in a steep nose down attitude.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 196901160 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 23/08/1969 |
| Location | Tenterfield |
| Report release date | 04/02/1971 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grumman American Aviation Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | G-164 |
| Registration | VH-CCS |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Tenterfield |
| Destination | Tenterfield |
| Damage | Substantial |