Summary
On 2 April, 1975 a Cessna 172K aircraft, registered VH-RGU, disappeared while on a flight
from Welpa to Aurukun Mission, Queensland. The pilot, was the only person on board
the aircraft. No trace of the aircraft has been found; however on 12 April, 1975 the body of the pilot was found
on a tidal flat in Archer Bay, five kilometres west of Aurukun Mission.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197500012 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/04/1975 |
| Location | near Aurukun Mission |
| Report release date | 02/10/1975 |
| 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
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172 |
| Registration | VH-RGU |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Welpa |
| Destination | Aurukun |
| Damage | Destroyed |