On 8 February 1969, the pilot of Cessna P206A lodged a charter flight plan to return to Parafield from Ceduna with three passengers after being briefed that the weather conditions were marginal for flight. Just prior to setting course the pilot was advised that Adelaide Airport was then closed to VFR traffic, due to low visibility but was expected to be re-opened in 20 minutes.

Aircraft wreckage was found two days later after the search aircraft had been delayed for some time by very low cloud along the route. The aircraft had struck the ground in a steep nose down, right wing down attitude. All on board died.