Summary
The flight was arranged by the pilot with the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia and was to bo conducted in accordance with FAI rules governing a class of aeroplanes having piston engines and weighing from 1000 kilograms to less than 1750 kilograms. An observer was appointed to monitor the attempt. He witnessed the weighing of the aircraft and also installed a sealed barograph which was intended to substantiate the actual altitude reached.
The pilot was a flying instructor and charter pilot in the employ of Rossair Pty. Ltd. and that company assigned the aircraft for the attempt on the altitude record.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197604622 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/03/1976 |
| Location | Blackwood, 10 km S Adelaide |
| Report release date | 14/06/1979 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fire |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 180 |
| Registration | VH-TCU |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Parafield SA |
| Destination | Parafield SA |
| Damage | Destroyed |