Summary
The pilot was conducting a short solo flight prior to returning to take some passengers for flights. He conducted some orbits above his home and other low altitude manoeuvres. Witnesses later saw the aircraft appear to turn steeply and spiral into the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199702226 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/07/1997 |
| Location | 45 km south-west of Oakey Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 31/07/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | In-flight break-up |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Austflight U.L.A. Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | 503 |
| Registration | 25-0220 |
| Serial number | 25-0220 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Keeley farm, QLD |
| Destination | Keeley farm, QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |