VH-MZK (C180) — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

May 31, 2000Accident
On the evening of 31 May 2000, Piper Chieftain, VH-MZK, was being operated by Whyalla Airlines as Flight WW904 on a regular public transport service from Adelaide to Whyalla, South Australia. One pilot and seven passengers were on board.
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain · 8 fatalities
Engine operating practices: • High power piston engine operating practices of leaning at climb power, and leaning to near ‘best economy’ during cruise, may result in the formation of deposits on cylinder and piston surfaces that could cause preignition. Full accident record