On September 9, 1991, a GAF Nomad N.22 (registration A18-303) operated by Royal Australian Army was involved in an aviation accident near Tenterfield, Australia during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause could not be determined due to the total destruction of the aircraft and lack of evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a touch-and-go training mission at an airstrip east of Tenterfield, a twin-engine aircraft struck a tree, stalled, and crashed, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.
Accident Details
A training mission involving touch-and-go landings was being conducted at an agricultural strip located 20 kilometers east of Tenterfield. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin-engine aircraft struck a tree, stalled, and crashed. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames. All four crew members were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of Major Lynn Hummerston, Corporal Peter McCarthy, and two Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) pilots.
Probable Cause
As the aircraft was totally destroyed and due to lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.