Accident Overview
A three-person crew was conducting a local training flight departing from Sydney Airport. During the flight, the aircraft went out of control and subsequently crashed into the sea approximately 24 kilometers off the coast. The main wreckage sank to a significant depth. The crew consisted of Captain R. Thomas, First Officer G. Thom, and First Officer L. Campbell.
Search and Recovery
The following morning at 0700 local time, some debris from the aircraft was located on the water's surface. However, the main wreckage remained submerged due to the depth, and no traces of the crew were ever recovered.
Investigation
Authorities conducted an investigation into the accident. The lack of physical evidence and the inability to retrieve the main wreckage or locate the crew hindered the determination of the events leading to the crash.
Probable Cause
Due to lack of evidence, it was not possible to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the accident.