The death of an RAAF member who fled a military base after being detained following a mental health episode could have been prevented, a coroner has found.
Leading Aircraftman Gary Dale Sargeant, 36, was a "valued and loyal" defence force member who had twice toured the Middle East.
In findings delivered on Thursday, South Australian coroner Naomi Kereru said there were a number of occasions when action could have been taken to prevent his death.