Investigation number
199304203
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
VFR into IMC
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious

The aircraft departed the base airstrip to fly to the treatment area, but did not arrive. The pilot and wreckage were located after first light by search aircraft. The aircraft had collided with trees and crashed into an empty paddock. The pilot has not provided a report. However, information provided by other sources suggests that he inadvertently entered low cloud and during an attempt to turn back collided with the trees.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Air Tractor Inc
Model
AT-502
Registration
VH-AMH
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Glencoe Property NSW
Destination
Glencoe Property NSW
Damage
Destroyed