Crash of a Simmonds Spartan Gipsy II in Mundaring Weir
Date & Time:
Oct 16, 1938
Operator:
Registration:
VH-URB
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Perth – Adelaide
MSN:
63
YOM:
1932
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While overflying a hilly and wooded area, the pilot encountered downdraft and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft that crashed in a wooded area. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to severe downdraft.
