Investigation number
197700003
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
The aircraft departed Harrison's Pocket for Redcliffe. It was seen to enter cloud and subsequently impacted the mountain range. The aircraft fell through the trees to the ground and came to rest inverted.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
VH-GAS
Sector
Piston
Departure point
HARRISONS POCKET
Destination
ARCHERFIELD
Damage
Destroyed