Piper PA28-180 Cherokee VH-TPR, Jerilderie, New South Wales, 25 February 1976

197601483

Summary

Aircraft crashed into rice crop at high speed in a 30 deg nose down wings level attitude in fog. Cause undertermined.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601483
Occurrence date 25/02/1976
Location Jerilderie
Report release date 25/02/1976
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28
Registration VH-TPR
Operation type Private
Departure point Jerilderie NSW
Destination Canberra ACT
Damage Destroyed