Cessna 150M, VH-WWM, 4 km East of Urawa Homestead WA, 5 February 1983

198304334

Summary

The aircraft was engaged in the aerial spotting of sheep and relaying the information by radio to ground mustering parties. When the muster was completed in that area, the aircraft was abserved to climb away, but the pilot's intentions were unknown. The aircraft was not seen again that day and when it had not returned by night a search was commenced. The wreckage was located the following morning near the site where the aircraft had last been observed. The aircraft had struck the ground in a nose low, right wing low attitude with no apparent forward speed. No fault was found with the aircraft that could have contributed to the accident. It is probable that while operating at a low altitude the aircraft had stalled and that the pilot had been unable to effect a recovery in the height available.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198304334
Occurrence date 05/02/1983
Location 4 km East of Urawa Homestead
Report release date 06/03/1984
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 Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 150
Registration VH-WWM
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Urawa WA
Destination Urawa WA
Damage Destroyed