What happened
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed RAAF Richmond. During the initial climb phase, the airframe impacted a line of trees before coming to rest on the ground. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both individuals aboard sustained serious injuries during the impact. While one occupant survived with injuries, the second pilot passed away from their wounds one day after the accident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition or weather conditions at the time of the event. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of control or altitude immediately following takeoff led directly to the terrain impact.