Cessna Crash on Asquith Golf Course

[Critical Reynolds No]

The link is the corner or Lord Street and Royston!

The other end (southern) is Queen steet or the 5th tee. Next to the jehovah's witnesses centre which at the time was a Kindergarten (which I went to as a young blighter).

memory so bad now it could be any end of the 5th hole!

[SaltAsh]

The aircraft was definitely at the corner of Lord and Royston, just inside the chainwire fence as posted earlier, and the house which lost it's TV antenna was on the opposite side of Lord St, on the corner of Lord and Belmont Parade (looks like No2 according to the map). Seems we've pinned down the location and cause, can anyone hazard a guess at the date, please?

Rob.

[Skynews]

Ok, when I open the link the pin is at the far end of Lorde st, I.e. Away from the railway line.

[SaltAsh]

Correct, the pin is at the eastern end of Lord St but the aircraft finished up at the western end of Lord St.

[aero979]

asquith cessna crash

I remember it went straight over my house followed closely by a helicopter I think! media maybe? And yep over the public school across the street, took out a TV aerial and into the Golf course...

[Critical Reynolds No]

My link should be the western end but yes the "A" pin puts you on the eastern end of the street.

[Critical Reynolds No]

Got in contact with the Golf Club. It happend on 26th September 1983.

They also have a history of the club book available that has two pictures and eyewitness account.

[SaltAsh]

Many thanks, I never gave that approach a thought, well done.

All questions answered, although I'm still puzzled by the lack of availability of an official report.

Rob.

[bentleg]

I'm still puzzled by the lack of availability of an official report.

There may be one, but not available online.

[SaltAsh]

I agree that there must be one, but as I've posted previously, the ATSB database has a puzzling gap from 1975 to 1995.

Thanks to all who have contributed.

Rob.

[Critical Reynolds No]

Letting my fingers do the talking.
Spoke to a very friendly chap at the ATSB. The main reason for the big gaps in reports is that:
1) Most have not been scanned
2) Every report has to be reviewed before it is posted online. Privacy issues was the major concern as they have changed from when the older reports were first published.

As "safety is a top prioity", he was happy to run down to the archives, scan the report, review and email to me. Not sure how long this will take but if anyone is interested, send me a PM and I'll fire a copy.

[Critical Reynolds No]

They got back to me very quickly. Impressed:

Thanks for your call, it was good talking with you, and I hope that we can be of help. I’ve checked with my archivist colleagues, and they’ve advised me that they can’t find an investigation report from the accident. However, because there are formatting issues with the old electronic records, I can’t say for certain that it wasn’t investigated. I have attached the public summary of the occurrence, but I suggest you try contacting the National Archives of Australia. All paper files that are 25 years old are moved there, so they may be the best people to contact. I’m sorry we couldn’t be of more help. If you have any questions or problems, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Here is part of the extract:

Occurance no. 198301327
Location: Asquith NSW
Date: 26/9/1983 Time: 4.48PM EST
Occurrence type: Level 1 - Mechanical, Level 2 - Powerplant, Level 3 - Total power loss / engine failure
Aircraft: Cessna 182Q
Departure point: Eildon Weir VIC Destination: Aeropelican NSW Actual Landing Point: Asquith NSW
Damage to aircraft: Serious
Private, VMV, VFR
Crew: 1 Pax: 3
Summary: ENG BEGAN TO RUN ERRATICALLY & FLD ON BASE LEG. STRUCK TV ANTENNA ON HOUSE & TREE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH FENCE. PLT FLD TO FOLLOW FUEL SETTING AS SHOWN IN MANUAL.

[SaltAsh]

Thanks, please check your PMs as I'd like to see a copy if it ever becomes available.

Rob.