Investigation number
199102579
Occurrence date
Location
Nellybri Station 30km ENE of Surat
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal

The pilot flew alongside a vehicle travelling along a gravel road. The two occupants of the vehicle knew the pilot well and they were not surprised to see the aircraft. The aircraft was then flown across the road in front of the vehicle at an approximate height of 250 feet. Whilst continuing their progress along the road, the occupants observed the aircraft perform a "wing over" manoeuvre. The aircraft failed to recover from the resultant steep dive, striking the ground at approximately 65 degrees nose down. The two occupants of the vehicle extracted the pilot from the crushed cabin. Detailed examination of the wreckage failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Skyfox Aviation Ltd
Model
CA21
Registration
55-0604
Serial number
CA21-008
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
ALA 35km ENE of Surat QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
ALA 35km ENE of Surat QLD
Damage
Substantial