Investigation number
199303870
Occurrence date
Location
Corryong
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Weather - Other
Occurrence category
Accident
The aircraft was in cruise at an altitude of 8,000 ft. A sudden severe shower of hail was encountered, lasting about 5 seconds. Hail impact damage was sustained by the aircraft which continued the flight to Moorabbin.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A
Model
P.68C
Registration
VH-NAI
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Canberra, ACT
Destination
Moorabbin, Victoria
Damage
Substantial