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Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B near Tenterfield: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
A18-303
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Oakey - Melbourne
MSN:
003
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission consisting of touch-and-go at Ag Strip located 20 km east of Tenterfield. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft struck a tree, stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Maj Lynn Hummerston,
Cpl Peter McCarthy +2 PNGDF pilots.
Probable cause:
As the aircraft was totally destroyed and due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter near Oakey

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1980
Operator:
Registration:
A14-681
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
681
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
5840
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the single engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. All occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.