Summary
Circumstances:
The flight was the pilot's first in the area. The flight planned time interval, using the available weather forecasts, was 276 minutes. Fuel endurance, on DEPARTURE was 345 minutes. During the flight, the pilot noted that the forecast wind directions and speeds were different than forecast.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198900253 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/10/1989 |
| Location | 53 km north-east of Warburton |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 04/04/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Rockwell International |
|---|---|
| Model | 114 |
| Registration | VH-MCN |
| Serial number | 14255 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Tennant Creek NT |
| Destination | Warburton WA |
| Damage | Substantial |