Coronial

356 results for loss of control

QLD2014-10-15

Sweetnam, Garry; Mitchell, Andrew - Non-inquest findings

Unknown·Multiple fractures and internal lacerations as a consequence of heavy impact in …

…f the crash. The canopy latching mechanism failed or the canopy opened during aerobatic manoeuvres, causing loss of control and a rapid unrecoverable dive. Analysis of recovered canopy fragments showed brittle fracture c…

VIC2011-07-25

Finding into death of WENDY VERONICA PAGE

53y · Female·Poly-trauma in an aircraft accident — multiple injuries sustained when the de Ha…

…French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis determined the crash was caused by failure of the elevator pitch up control cable during flap retraction, resulting from large cable wear, probable jet blast damage, and strain fail…

VIC2020-02-11

Finding into death of Daniel Flinn

55y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a light plane incident

…d the pilot likely experienced spatial disorientation after entering low cloud and reduced visibility, with loss of control resulting. The coroner found the three pilots were aware weather breached minimum VFR requiremen…

proceduraldecision
TAS2018-03-27

Coroner's Finding: Pinner, Liam Christopher

16y · Male·Blunt force trauma sustained in motorcycle crash

…e riding his mechanically sound motorcycle at high speed on a gravel road near a family property, he lost control and struck a tree. He sustained fatal injuries including basal skull fracture, subarachnoid haemorrhage, …

cannabis
NSWcommunity2019-04-15

Inquest into the death of Shaun CRIGHTON-CROMB

19y · Male·Multiple injuries, smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide toxicity

19-year-old Shaun Crighton-Cromb lost control of a stolen utility vehicle while being followed by police on East Street, Albury. The vehicle collided w…

VIC2003-07-31

Pettet & Guajardo

Unknown·Multiple injuries from motor vehicle collision due to loss of control of tanker …

On 26 January 2001, five people died when a petrol tanker driven by Ranjith Naranpanawa lost control on the South Gippsland Highway near Koo Wee Rup, Victoria. The tanker collided with two oncoming vehicles…

systemdelay
ACT2025-12-04

Inquest Into The Death Of Joseph Junior Suwedi

44y · Male·multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident

Joseph Junior Suwedi, aged 44, died in a single-vehicle motor accident on 21 February 2023 after losing control of his car on Antill Street, Watson, ACT. He had consumed approximately eight pints of beer over several …

QLD2026-04-02

Non-inquest findings into the death of Corey James Beitzel, Baylee Maree Jenkins, Shaun Michael Ranger and Chandler Kody Ranger

32y · Male·Multiple injuries resulting from motor vehicle accident

…1-165 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, performing dangerous overtaking manoeuvres across double lines, and losing control of the vehicle on a bend. The driver struck a guidepost, over-corrected, and crossed into the opposing la…

cannabis
SA2003-11-06

Coroner's Finding: AITKEN Lauren Kady and AITKEN Callum Macdonald

Lauren Kady Aitken: severe cerebral trauma associated with extensive cranial vau…

…ent near Crafers, South Australia. The father swerved to avoid an animal, dropped his cigarette, and lost control of the vehicle. There were no medical management issues; death resulted from severe trauma (cerebral trau…

NTcommunity2014-12-30

Inquest into the death of Neil McNab

55y · Male·Multiple injuries from an ultralight aircraft crash

…amiliarity with the aircraft, combined with low altitude limiting recovery options, resulted in a stall and loss of control. Clinical lessons include: pilots transitioning between aircraft types should conduct initial fa…

proceduraldecision
TAS2023-02-21

Coroner's Finding: Barham, Timothy

62y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a single motor vehicle crash

…weeping left-hand curve on wet bitumen in wet weather conditions. The vehicle lost traction, entered an uncontrolled spin, and collided with a large pine tree at approximately 80 km/h. Contributing factors included fail…

WAcommunity2020-10-08

Inquest into the Death of Bradley Ronald Andrew DEMEZA

31y · Male·chest and abdominal injuries from motor vehicle crash

…n unsealed road while under the influence of alcohol (0.106% BAC) and cannabis. The coroner found he lost control when transitioning from bitumen to gravel surface and crashed into trees. Police had briefly attempted to…

alcohol
VIChome2022-06-22

Finding into death of Mr Y

46y · Male·Neck compression by ligature suspension

…ly violence perpetrators subject to legal intervention are at elevated suicide risk, particularly following loss of control/power and service involvement; need for proper interpreter services rather than children/family …

general practicepsychiatrycommunicationsystem
VIC2025-02-20

Finding into death of Frank Cecil Baker

77y · Male·Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision (driver)

…s. Baker had multiple comorbidities including COPD, hypertension, and osteoporosis. The truck driver lost control on a flushed road surface in wet conditions; skid resistance testing showed friction well below highway s…

system
TAScommunity2016-10-07

Coroner's Finding: Hewitt, Robert Ian

71y · Male·chest and abdominal injuries sustained as a driver in a motor vehicle crash

…sory speed. While exiting the curve, his vehicle's wheels crossed onto the fog line, and he lost steering control, causing his vehicle to rotate clockwise across the double white lines onto the incorrect side of the roa…

NT2024

Inquest into the death of Road Death 52 of 2024

29y · Female·Multiple blunt force injuries secondary to single motor vehicle crash (driver) w…

… detected. She was travelling at 144.72 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on an unlit road at 2:30 am when she lost control, veered off the road, and the vehicle rolled approximately 80 metres. Clinical lesson: alcohol impairs ju…

forensic medicineemergency medicinealcohol
TAS2018-01-04

Coroner's Finding: Elias, Nebras

43y · Male·Multiple blunt traumatic injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash

…a right-hand curve. He steered sharply right to correct this, causing the vehicle to yaw and slide out of control across double centre lines into the path of an oncoming Hino truck. Post-mortem examination revealed an i…

VICcommunity2021-01-28

Finding into death of MrR

36y · Male·Multiple injuries (motor vehicle impact - driver)

A 36-year-old man died when his truck collided with a tree after losing control on a left-hand bend. He was transporting a 4250 kg excavator loader on the truck bed using inadequate res…

procedural
VIChome2024-10-29

Finding into death of Robin James Woller

76y · Male·Chest and pelvic injuries sustained in a ride-on lawn mower incident

…l wheelbase and narrow track width, combined with adverse forces from the trailer and terrain, precipitated loss of control and rollover. Although the deceased was experienced with machinery and familiar with the propert…

forensic medicine
VICcommunity2013-10-10

Finding into death of Vontharasmey Ban

25y · Male·Atlanto-occipital dislocation

…n a high-speed motor vehicle collision following a police pursuit. He was driving at 204 kph when he lost control and crashed into retail shops, sustaining an atlanto-occipital dislocation (fatal neck injury). His blood…

forensic medicine

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