Investigation number
199403653
Occurrence date
Location
16km NW Wakool
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
The aircraft was found crashed through trees about 100 metres short of the threshold and about 35 metres left of centreline for an agricultural strip. The pilot was critically injured on impact and died two days later.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-36
Registration
VH-BUM
Serial number
36-7660004
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Wakool NSW
Departure time
nk
Destination
Wakool NSW
Damage
Destroyed