Summary
At approximately 0145 hours Eastern Summer Time on 29 December, 1974 two parachutists were fatally injured by impact with the ground following attempted night parachute descents near Rylstone, New South Wales. The cause of the accident was that the parachutists, whose judgement and capabilities were affected by the consumption of alcohol, attempted night parachute descents involving manoeuvres for which they were inadequately trained and equipped.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197401470 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/12/1974 |
| Location | Rylstone |
| Report release date | 13/03/1975 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Model | PA31/310 Navajo |
|---|---|
| Registration | VH-EYF |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Rylstone |
| Destination | Rylstone |
| Damage | Nil |