Investigation number
199500444
Occurrence date
Location
1km N Launceston
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 number five in a six aircraft stream takeoff.
Shortly after takeoff, a single mayday was heard. The aircraft was
seen to roll and then hit the ground. It exploded on impact.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
North American Aviation Inc
Model
T-28
Registration
VH-LAO
Serial number
T-28D, 55-138320
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Launceston, Tas
Departure time
1059 ESuT
Destination
Point Cook, Vic
Damage
Destroyed