Summary
The aircraft undershot, struck a tree short of the intended landing area and, with the starboard wing torn off by tree impact it swung through 180 degrees and crashed to the ground in a flat attitude some 12 metres beyond the tree. As the pilot assisted the passengers to vacate the aircraft a fire, which was initially apparent in the area of the starboard wing root, developed rapidly.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197500030 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/10/1975 |
| Location | south-west of Kenilworth |
| Report release date | 08/12/1976 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-BKG |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Boondooma |
| Destination | Caloundra |
| Damage | Destroyed |