Summary
On 28th January, 1970 at approximately 2137 hours EST, a Cessna 402 aircraft, registered VH-RIZ, struck trees and crashed to the ground on the western side of Bell Peak North,
Queensland. The aircraft crashed in a heavily timbered area and the wreckage was scattered on a mean bearing of 310 degrees magnetic. Examination of the impact marks indicated that the aircraft had been under control in substantially level flight and probably descending at a shallow angle at the
time of the accident.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197000004 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 28/01/1970 |
| Location | Bell Peak North |
| 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 | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 402 |
| Registration | VH-RIZ |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Mackay |
| Destination | Cairns |
| Damage | Destroyed |