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Fatal aircraft accident during demonstration flight at Point Cook (A14-702)

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On December 7, 1983, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration A14-702) operated by Royal Australian Army was involved in an aviation accident near Point Cook (Melbourne), Australia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an unrecoverable stall during a low-altitude maneuver. 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.

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A single-pilot demonstration flight ended in a fatal crash after an aircraft stall occurred during a low-altitude pass at RAAF Point Cook.

What happened

During a scheduled demonstration flight at RAAF Point Cook, a solo pilot was performing maneuvers when the incident occurred. While executing a low-altitude pass over the airfield, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft entered a stall condition, leading to a subsequent impact with the ground. Upon crashing, the airframe ignited, resulting in a post-crash fire.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a loss of control during a low pass.
  • The primary factor in the accident was an aerodynamic stall that occurred at a low altitude.
  • There was one fatality involving the pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable stall during a low-altitude maneuver.

Related events

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