Yesterday we received notice that the final report into the investigation of Hadleigh’s fatal accident is now available. I had wondered when this report would come about and what it would reveal. It’s hard to think that it will be two years since the accident come this October. I haven’t finished reading through the report yet, but reading parts of it has brought back good memories of Hadleigh and also that of the accident. Despite all the evidence and factors looked at, the investigation was unable to identify any that could of contributed to the accident. Which I expected considering the circumstances of the accident, but has given me some more details. Please pray for Hadleigh’s family during this time.
To look at the report on the ATSB website click here
To download the preliminary report click here
To download the final report click here
Abstract from ATSB website
“On the morning of 16 October 2008, a Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8 Airvan, registered VH-WRT, was being operated on a freight charter flight from Elcho Island and return, Northern Territory. At about 1230, it was realised that the aircraft was missing. A witness reported seeing the aircraft during the early stages of the flight and, shortly afterwards, a column of dark black smoke rising from the eastern side of the Napier Peninsula. On 17 October 2008, items of wreckage from the aircraft were found in the south-western part of Buckingham Bay. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, and the main wreckage of the aircraft have not been found. After consideration of the available evidence, the investigation was unable to identify any factor that contributed to the accident.”
