Investigation number
197501345
Occurrence date
Location
near Scone
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
Examination of the wreckage disclosed no evidence of any defect or malfunction which may have contributed
to the accident. The aircraft had struck a densely timbered slope whilst turning away from rising ground and it
had come to rest in an upright attitude. The machinery wheel from the luggage compartment had broken free on
impact and had struck the occupants of the front seats.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28
Registration
VH-WIK
Operation type
Private
Damage
Substantial