Summary
While the aircraft was banked about 45 degrees to the right it struck a tree at a height of 42 feet and, following impact with other trees, it struck the ground in an inverted attitude and a fierce fire broke out.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197501331 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 31/03/1975 |
| Location | near Walcha |
| Report release date | 17/03/1976 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-TPT |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | 197002543 |
| Destination | Aroherfleld |
| Damage | Destroyed |