Summary
Examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed that the flaps were in the fully extended position.
Performance data in respect of the aircraft type indicates that, had the flaps of VH-SVD been retracted at an
early stage of the abandoned approach, it would have been possible for the aircraft to have outclimbed the
terrain into which it crashed.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197501368 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/11/1975 |
| Location | near Point Lookout |
| Report release date | 28/09/1977 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 180 |
| Registration | VH-SVD |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Armidale |
| Destination | Point Lookout |
| Damage | Destroyed |