Investigation number
196800001
Occurrence date
Location
near Port Hedland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
At 0830 hours Western Standard Time on 31st December, 1968, a Viscount 720C aircraft, registered VH-RMQ, was scheduled to commence a regular public transport service, designated Flight 1750, from Perth to Port Hedland in the State of Western Australia.
The aircraft struck the ground in open spinifex-grassed country. The aircraft was destroyed by severe impact forces and the major portion was also affected by an intense post-impact fire.
There were 22 passengers and 4 crew on board, none of the aircraft occupants survived the impact.