Investigation number
199201221
Occurrence date
Location
Moormbool
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Loss of control
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
Aircraft was seen to be orbitting in area clear of cloud at about 300 ft above ground level (Cloud base about 500 ft). Area was sheep country with many open paddocks. Pilot was known to be suffering from hypertension. Evidence found in heart of two previous heart attacks. Type of manoeuvre immediately prior to impact suggests probable pilot incapacitation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-32
Registration
VH-NMO
Serial number
32R-7680005
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Lilydale VIC
Destination
Ouyen VIC
Damage
Destroyed