Investigation number
197101263
Occurrence date
Location
Narromine
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 four occupants of the aircraft were members of Condobolin Aero Club and each held a Private Pilot Licence.
Earlier in the day they had flown from Condobolin to Narromine to take part in a flying competition. Four other
club members had also flown to Narromine in another Club aircraft. A flight plan covering both the outward and
the return flight of VH-POK had been submitted to Dubbo Flight Service Unit by telephone.
At a prize-giving ceremony held in the clubrooms at the conclusion of the flying competition drinks had been
served.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28
Registration
VH-POK
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Narromine
Departure time
1820
Destination
Condobolin
Damage
Destroyed