Investigation number
197802553
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
THROTTLE STICKING IN FLT-MADE STEEP APP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION-ACFT OVERSHOOTING-CLOSED THROTTLE-JAMMED CLOSED-UNDERSHOT-HIT FENCE-CONTACTED EMBANKMENT HEAVILY.THROTTLE SHAFT SEIZED IN SHAFT BUSHES.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
VH-EGC
Sector
Piston
Departure point
MANGALORE VIC
Destination
LILYDALE VIC
Damage
Substantial