Summary
The aircraft struck powerlines while manoeuvering near the Bloomsbury airfield. It then fell to the ground on the edge of a small dam. Most of the aircraft was destroyed by fire but the empenage came to rest on a small boat moored at the edge of the dam.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199700051 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/01/1997 |
| Location | 22 km south-south-east of Proserpine Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 26/09/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ditching |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-CNG |
| Serial number | 182-54642 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Mackay, Qld |
| Destination | Shute Harbour, Qld |
| Damage | Destroyed |