Investigation number
197501331
Occurrence date
Location
near Walcha
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
While the aircraft was banked about 45 degrees to the right it struck a tree at a height of 42 feet and, following impact with other trees, it struck the ground in an inverted attitude and a fierce fire broke out.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28
Registration
VH-TPT
Operation type
Private
Departure point
197002543
Departure time
1318
Destination
Aroherfleld
Damage
Destroyed