De Havilland DH82A 'Tiger Moth', VH-BJD, Swan Hill, Victoria, 23 January 1976

Summary

Pilot in command did not ensure that a positive system of transfer of control of the aircraft was employed.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197602979
Occurrence date 23/01/1976
Location Swan Hill
Report release date 27/01/1977
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Model DH82A 'Tiger Moth'
Registration VH-BJD
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Swan Hill NSW
Destination Swan Hill NSW
Damage Substantial

Rogallo type hang glider, Cohen 195, 500 metres north east of Stanwell Park, NSW, 29 August 1976

Summary

Pilot allowed glider to descend out to sea. Stalled at low speed, diced steeply into sea.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601563
Occurrence date 29/08/1976
Location Stanwell Park
Report release date 28/10/1976
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

Moyes Delta Gliders Pty Ltd, Near Blackheath NSW, 27 December 1976

Summary

Pilot exceeded stress limit of aircraft in turbulent conditions.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601568
Occurrence date 27/12/1976
Location Mount Blackheath
Report release date 27/12/1977
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

Moyes 'Mini Stinger' Hang Glider/Tow Kite, Lake Macquarie, NSW, 16 April 1976

Summary

During towed flight, particularly when the angle between the tow line jand the kite reaches, large values, kites can be exposed to very high load situations, sufficient tp result in structural failure. A commonly used device which exerts forces to hold the kite at a lower angle with respect to the tow line, is the climb restricting 'V bridle. Such a device was not used on this occasion. Recommended practice is for boat driver activities to be confined to steering while the observer is provided with a throttle control in a position which permits the Berson to face rearwards and be able to also operate the tow release. Should the observer detect a hazardous tow situation is developing he is able to assist by carefully reducing boat speed. The observer did not have access to a throttle control on this occasion.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601577
Occurrence date 16/04/1976
Location Wangi Wangi
Report release date 27/11/1976
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Cessna 320/1, VH-FJW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, 9 December 1976

Summary

Aircraft on test flight after maintenance. Port engine shut down after Take-off, reason unknown. Starboard engine flooded to produce full power due to blocked injector. Pilot attempted to return. Aircraft stalled, crashed inverted and burnt.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601547
Occurrence date 09/12/1976
Location Near Rankstown Airoort
Report release date 14/08/1978
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Incident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 320
Registration VH-FJW
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Bankstown Airport NSW
Destination Bankstown Airport NSW
Damage Destroyed

Cessna 182G VH-DGT, Rankins Springs, New South Wales, 30 July 1976

Summary

The pilot, who did not hold an instrument rating and was therefore restricted to flight under the Visual Flight Rules. Aircraft seen entering cloud then struck mountain.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601516
Occurrence date 30/07/1976
Location Rankins Springs
Report release date 20/09/1977
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 182
Registration VH-DGT
Operation type Private
Departure point Pevensey Station
Destination Narromine
Damage Destroyed

Schleicher ASW 15B Glider, VH-GEQ, Camden, New South Wales, 24 October 1976

Summary

Pilot delayed outlanding decision-low tight circuit, probably stalled, struck fence ground and water trough.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601533
Occurrence date 24/10/1976
Location Camden
Report release date 24/04/1978
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Piper Aircraft Corp PA-25-235, VH-TND, Cudgewa, 9 Km NW of Wee Waa, New South Wales, 22 November 1976

Summary

On spray run engine lost power starboard wing struck ground and the aircraft cartwheeled. Fire broke out on impact.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601541
Occurrence date 22/11/1976
Location Cudgewa
Report release date 27/10/1978
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-25
Registration VH-TND
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Cudgewa NSW
Destination Cudgewa NSW
Damage Destroyed

Cessna 172H, VH-KOT, 'Narbethong' Property 25 km W of Mudgee, New South Wales, 12 June 1976

Summary

Aircraft hit power lines during go around from one way strip into rising terrain.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601511
Occurrence date 12/06/1976
Location 25 km W Mudgee
Report release date 30/11/1976
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wirestrike
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172
Registration VH-KOT
Operation type Private
Departure point Narromine NSW
Destination 'Narbethong' Property NSW
Damage Destroyed

Pilatus PC/6B1 Series H2 'Porter' VH-SMB, Polo Flat, New South Wales, 20 May 1976

Summary

VFR aircraft hit radio station transmitter mast while trying to approach airfield in fog.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197601504
Occurrence date 20/05/1976
Location Polo Flat
Report release date 21/01/1977
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Model PC-6
Registration VH-SMB
Operation type Business
Departure point Talbingo
Destination Polo Flat
Damage Destroyed