Accident Overview
On a moonless night, a twin-engine airplane departed Carnarvon on an ambulance mission to evacuate a sick child from Mount Augustus. The aircraft carried one pilot and one nurse. The approach to Mount Augustus was conducted under limited visibility conditions. To assist the crew, six vehicles were dispatched on the ground with their lights on.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane turned onto final approach, it descended too low. The aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed. The collision caused substantial damage, resulting in the destruction of the airplane.
Aftermath
Both occupants—the pilot and the nurse—sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. No information has been released regarding registration, date, or further details of the flight.