Summary
PLT HAD NOT FLOWN AT NGT 21 MTHS.NO STRIP LGTS.DID NOT MONITOR FLT INSTRUMENTS UNTIL JUST BEFORE IMPACT.PLT MOTIVATED TO RESCUE STRANDED PEOPLE.SAR MISSION CO-ORD DIDN'T MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL CONTROL.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198103713 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/07/1981 |
| State | South Australia |
| 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 | 210-5 |
| Registration | VH-BPT |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | DUCK HOLE BORE SA |
| Destination | OODNADATTA SA |
| Damage | Destroyed |