Investigation number
197504257
Occurrence date
Location
Parafield Airport
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
At 1125 hours Central Standard Time on 3 March, 1975 a Beech D55 'Baron' aircraft, registered VH-TYM
struck the ground during an attempted 'go-around' from a landing approach at Parafield Airport, South Australia.
The aircraft was virtually destroyed by impact forces and subsequent fire and the five occupants were killed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
55
Registration
VH-TYM
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Essendon
Destination
Parrafield
Damage
Destroyed