What happened
Following the arrival of a flight from Doomadgee and the disembarkation of four passengers, the pilot prepared for a subsequent leg of the journey from Normanton to Cairns, Queensland. During the departure from Runway 32 at Normanton Airport, the twin engine airplane struck the ground. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that led to the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
- The aircraft was operated by a single occupant.
- The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the accident.
- The collision with terrain occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight.