Incident Overview
On an unspecified date, a 1928-built aircraft that had undergone a three-year restoration and had been delivered to its new owner, J. O. Richardson, only three days earlier, was involved in an accident at Moorabbin Airport. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was performing a local flight.
Sequence of Events
During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft's engine failed. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway. The impact resulted in the pilot sustaining injuries and the aircraft being completely destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as engine failure on final approach.