Investigation number
197601498
Occurrence date
Location
52 km ESE Scone
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Propeller/rotor malfunction
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
Propeller blade failed when aircraft IFR in cloud over mountains. Intergranular corrosion on blade front.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
23
Registration
VH-MJA
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Coffs harbour NSW
Departure time
1419
Destination
Bankstown NSW
Damage
Destroyed