Investigation number
199701529
Occurrence date
Location
5km SW Coomera
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
Police reported that a witness saw a low flying light aircraft
collide with trees in the area of Wongawallan Ridge, in the
Goldcoast hinterland. A rescue helicopter located the wreckage a
short time later. A crewman was lowered to the site and was able to
confirm that the pilot, who was the sole occupant, did not survive
the impact.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Col Winton
Model
Sportsman
Registration
10-1371
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
Coomera, QLD
Destination
Coomera, QLD
Damage
Substantial