Summary
At approximately 1822 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 31 May 1974 Fokker Friendship F-27-100 aircraft, registered VH-EWL, crashed adjacent to Runway 35 at Bathurst aerodrome, New South Wales, during an attempted go-around from a landing approach.
The aircraft came to rest after sliding 625 metres from the impact point and sustained substantial damage.
VH-EWL was engaged in operating a regular public transport flight with a crew of four and was carrying thirty passengers. Both members of the flight crew, and six passengers, received minor injuries; no other persons were injured.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197401441 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 31/05/1974 |
| Location | Bathurst |
| Report release date | 20/10/1976 |
| 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 | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fokker B.V. |
|---|---|
| Model | F27 |
| Registration | VH-EWL |
| Serial number | 10344 |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Orange |
| Destination | Bathurst |
| Damage | Substantial |