Collision with terrain involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-161, VH-HHU, Wallace, VIC on 27 August 1993

The pilot reported that during cruise he experienced a loss of engine power associated with rough engine operation. He carried out a precautionary search and landed in a paddock. After landing, the engine was test run and could not be faulted. The pilot, having assessed that the available take-off length and surface conditions were adequate, elected to fly the aircraft from the paddock. The aircraft became airborne later than expected and struck a fence. A landing was made in the paddock immediately past the fence.