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Airframe event involving a Bell Helicopter Co 47G-2, VH-PSL, Near JUNDAH QLD 35E, QLD on 17 June 1979

Summary

DURING MUSTERING OPS ONE TAIL ROTOR BLADE GRIP FLD DUE MASSIVE FATIGUE CRACKS AT RELIEF RADIUS OF OUTER BEARING.GEARBOX THEN SEP.ACFT CRASHED & BURNED.ACCIDENT REVEALED DESCREPANCIES RE MAINTENANCE.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197900022
Occurrence date 17/06/1979
State Queensland
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Co
Model 47G-2
Registration VH-PSL
Sector Helicopter
Departure point JEDBURGH STN QLD
Destination JEDBURGH STN QLD
Damage Destroyed

Loss of control involving a Bellanca Aircraft Corp 8KCAB, VH-ERB, NEWMAN , WA on 21 August 1978

Summary

PLT ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO PERFORM SPIN BEFORE DEP FOR PD.ACFT OBSERVED TO ENTER SPIN BETWEEN 2000 AND 4500 FT AGL FROM WHICH IT FLD TO RECOVER.PLT SELECTED QNH,USUALLY USED QFE.CAUSE UNDETERMINED

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197805178
Occurrence date 21/08/1978
State Western Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Bellanca Aircraft Corp
Model 8KCAB
Registration VH-ERB
Sector Piston
Departure point NEWMAN WA
Destination PORT HEDLAND WA
Damage Destroyed

Loss of control involving a Beech Aircraft Corp D55, VH-DRU, NORSEMAN , WA on 11 June 1978

Summary

PLT FAILED TO REMOVE ELEV/AILERON CONTROL LOCK ON PRE T/OFF CHECK-LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL-CRASHED

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197805170
Occurrence date 11/06/1978
State Western Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corp
Model D55
Registration VH-DRU
Sector Piston
Departure point NORSEMAN WA
Destination PERTH WA
Damage Destroyed

Collision on ground involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 182M, VH-EHU, BUNBURY , WA on 13 January 1978

Summary

ACFT WAS HAND STARTED DUE FLAT BATTERY DUE IN TURN TO SHORTED CELL AND BURNED OUT VOLT REG.PLT SET THROTTLE TO ABOUT 2000 RPM POSN AND SET HANDBRAKE BUT NO CHOCKS.BRAKE CABLE WAS BROKEN.ACFT RAN AWAY.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197805157
Occurrence date 13/01/1978
State Western Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 182M
Registration VH-EHU
Sector Piston
Departure point BUNBURY WA
Destination BUNBURY WA
Damage Substantial

Collision on ground involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 210M, VH-MMQ, MANNUM , SA on 27 December 1978

Summary

STRIP 566M-2% UPSLOPE-ON LIFT OFF STALL WARNING ON-PORT WING STRUCK GRND THEN TREE-100OM REQ TKOF-

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804069
Occurrence date 27/12/1978
State South Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 210M
Registration VH-MMQ
Sector Piston
Departure point MANNUM SA
Destination MANNUM SA
Damage Substantial

Airframe - Other involving a Skycraft Pty Ltd Scout, Unknown, Near BURRA SA 35E, SA on 8 October 1978

Summary

PLT LOST CONTROL OF ACFT IN-FLIGHT DUE FATIGUE FLR OF RUDDER LEADING EDGE SPAR.ACFT DIVED INTO GROUND FROM HEIGHT OF 250 FT.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804075
Occurrence date 08/10/1978
State South Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Airframe - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Skycraft Pty Ltd
Model Scout
Registration Unknown
Sector Sport and recreational
Departure point KOOMOOLOO STATION SA
Destination KOOMOOLOO STATION SA
Damage Destroyed

Loss of control involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 172N, VH-AFV, Near ALROY DWNS HS 12S, NT on 6 November 1978

Summary

ACFT DIVED VERTICALLY INTO GROUND AFTER PILOT MANOEUVRED AT LOW HEIGHT IN FRONT OF ONLOOKERS

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804063
Occurrence date 06/11/1978
State Northern Territory
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172N
Registration VH-AFV
Sector Piston
Departure point ALROY DOWNS
Destination ALROY DOWNS
Damage Destroyed

Collision with terrain involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 172H, VH-KWT, Near ANDADO STN 20WSW, NT on 11 July 1978

Summary

ACFT ON RETURN FLIGHT TO ANDADO,STRUCK AREA OF OPEN FLAT TERRAIN SLIGHT NOSE DOWN ABOUT WINGS LEVELATTITUDE.PILOT RESCUED BUT DIED 2 DAYS LATER OF CARDIAC ARREST.HAD HEART PROBLEMS.NO RECOLLECTIONS.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804051
Occurrence date 11/07/1978
State Northern Territory
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 Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172H
Registration VH-KWT
Sector Piston
Departure point FINKE
Destination ANDADO
Damage Destroyed

Miscellaneous - Other involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 182L, VH-DSJ, near Cape Otway (HLS), VIC on 21 October 1978

Summary

PLT REPORTED UFO THEN ROUGH RUNNING ENG.TX CEASED-ACFT MISSING.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197802563
Occurrence date 21/10/1978
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Miscellaneous - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 182L
Registration VH-DSJ
Sector Piston
Departure point MOORABBIN VIC
Destination KING ISLAND TAS
Damage Destroyed

Collision with terrain involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32RT-300, VH-CGL, Near PT AUGUSTA 11S, SA on 12 May 1978

Summary

PLT CONTINUED FLT INTO WX IN WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VIZ REFERENCE REQUIRED FOR HIM TO RETAIN CONTROL OF ACFT-ACFT IMPACTED GRND AT HIGH SPEED CONSISTENT WITH SPIRAL DIVE + CARTWHEELED 95M.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197804044
Occurrence date 12/05/1978
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 Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-32RT-300
Registration VH-CGL
Sector Piston
Departure point WOOMERA SA
Destination PORT PIRIE SA
Damage Destroyed
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