Investigation number
198004008
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
ACFT COLLIDED ON SIDE OF MOUNTAIN WHILST IN CLOUD.PLT REPORTED HE WAS CHANGING TRACK DUE WX & INDICATED HE WOULD TRACK TOWARDS REPORTEDLY CLEAR CONDITIONS WEST OF TRACK.ADVERSE WEATHER WAS FORECASTED.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-34-200T
Registration
VH-EGD
Sector
Piston
Departure point
LEIGH CREEK SA
Destination
ADELAIDE SA
Damage
Destroyed