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.