Summary
Aircraft on test flight after maintenance. Port engine shut down after Take-off, reason unknown. Starboard engine flooded to produce full power due to blocked injector. Pilot attempted to return. Aircraft stalled, crashed inverted and burnt.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197601547 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/12/1976 |
| Location | Near Rankstown Airoort |
| Report release date | 14/08/1978 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 320 |
| Registration | VH-FJW |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Bankstown Airport NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown Airport NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |