Cessna 320/1, VH-FJW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, 9 December 1976

197601547

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