Summary
Police reported that a witness saw a low flying light aircraft collide with trees in the area of Wongawallan Ridge, in the Goldcoast hinterland. A rescue helicopter located the wreckage a short time later. A crewman was lowered to the site and was able to confirm that the pilot, who was the sole occupant, did not survive the impact.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199701529 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/05/1997 |
| Location | 5 km south-west of Coomera |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 28/10/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Col Winton |
|---|---|
| Model | Sportsman |
| Registration | 10-1371 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Coomera, QLD |
| Destination | Coomera, QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |