Piper PA28/235 Cherokee, VH-WIK, Scone, NSW, 14 June 1975

197501345

Summary

Examination of the wreckage disclosed no evidence of any defect or malfunction which may have contributed to the accident. The aircraft had struck a densely timbered slope whilst turning away from rising ground and it had come to rest in an upright attitude. The machinery wheel from the luggage compartment had broken free on impact and had struck the occupants of the front seats.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197501345
Occurrence date 14/06/1975
Location near Scone
Report release date 09/02/1976
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 Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28
Registration VH-WIK
Operation type Private
Damage Substantial