ATSB

Collision with terrain involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 340, VH-TDU, Near GOULBURN NSW 2S, NSW on 15 May 1979

Summary

SHORTLY AFTER TKOF ACFT STRUCK THE GROUND. ANALYSIS OF WRECKAGE FLD TO FIND ANY DEFECTS.PLT POSSIBLY FLD TO ADEQUATELY MONITOR ACFT PERFORMANCE AFTER TKOF.CO-PLT ALSO FLD TO MONITOR ACFT DURING IFR TKOF.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number	197901381
Occurrence date	15/05/1979
State	New South Wales
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	340
Registration	VH-TDU
Sector	Piston
Departure point	GOULBURN NSW 2S
Destination	SYDNEY NSW
Damage	Destroyed

Airframe event involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32R-300, VH-WKJ, Near MARULAN NSW 4SSW, NSW on 30 April 1979

Summary

ACFT STABILIZER FLD WHILE IN FLT DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERROR,"JOGGLE" CEASE IN LOWER RIGHT STABILIZER,WHICH CAUSED PROGRESSIVE FATIGUE CRACKING.POOR MAINTN & PRE-FLT INSPECTION FLD TO DETECT CRACK.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number	197901378
Occurrence date	30/04/1979
State	New South Wales
Report status	Final
Investigation type	Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status	Completed
Mode of transport	Aviation
Occurrence class	Accident
Highest injury level	Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft Corp
Model	PA-32R-300
Registration	VH-WKJ
Sector	Piston
Departure point	CAMDEN NSW
Destination	NAROOMA NSW
Damage	Destroyed

Collision with terrain involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32R-300, VH-SVN, Near KARS SPRINGS 5NNE, NSW on 18 January 1979

Summary

ACFT OBSERVED FLYING UP BLIND VALLEY TOWARDS THE STEEPLY RISING LIVERPOOL RANGES,THEN TO ENTER LOW CLOUD.IMPACTED SOUTHERN FACE OF RANGE.SITE 30 KM EAST OF PLANNED & REPORTED TR.WX AS FORECAST.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number	197901353
Occurrence date	18/01/1979
State	New South Wales
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-32R-300
Registration	VH-SVN
Sector	Piston
Departure point	MOORABBIN VIC
Destination	TAMWORTH NSW
Damage	Destroyed

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

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