Inflight Breakup of Twin-Engine Aircraft Near Adavale (VH-KTE)

Incident Overview and Flight Profile A twin-engine aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 27,000 feet in good weather conditions when it passed over the city of Adavale. During this phase of flight, the aircraft went out of control and entered a dive. ## Descent and Structural Failure The aircraft descended for approximately 7,000 feet before excessive g-loads caused both wings and the fuselage to break apart. The wreckage was located about 3.5 kilometers south of Adavale. ## Casualties and Investigation Findings All 12 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. The official investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to determine the circumstances and factors that led to the inflight breakup of the aircraft.