Investigation number
198304344
Occurrence date
Location
8km south of Narrogin
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Highest injury level
Fatal
The engine had lost power because of fuel exhaustion
after a total elapsed flight time of 3 1/2 hours. It is probable that
while manoeuvring for a precautionary landing the engine failed from
fuel exhaustion at a point where the pilot was unable to recover
control of the aircraft before it impacted the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172
Registration
VH-WXK
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Katanning
Departure time
1640
Destination
Jandakot
Damage
Destroyed