Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 February 1979
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200
Owner/operator: Pan-Air
Registration Number: VH-PAQ
Location: Yarra Creek, King Island, TAS –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation SystemAircraft Navigation System
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter carrying a cargo of meat experienced a navigational error and a loss of visibility while approaching Wynyard. The pilot diverted to Devonport and subsequently returned to King Island, leading to a low fuel situation and a precautionary landing in a paddock.A Twin Otter carrying a cargo of meat experienced a navigational error and a loss of visibility while approaching Wynyard. The pilot diverted to Devonport and subsequently returned to King Island, leading to a low fuel situation and a precautionary landing in a paddock.
Description
The Twin Otter was carrying a cargo of meat when low clouds reduced the visibility at the destination Wynyard. The pilot first diverted to Devonport but later decided to go back to King Island. He became lost and was low on fuel. A precautionary landing was made in a paddock.
Primary Cause
Loss of visibility due to low clouds.Loss of visibility due to low clouds.Share on:
