Investigation number
199303570
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
Whilst returning from an aerial agriculture task, the Chief Pilot for the company elected to conduct some low flying over a lake. During this exercise, he misjudged his height and the wheels contacted the water. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and it tipped over and came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot escaped without injury.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
A188B/A1
Registration
VH-EYN
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Waterloo WA
Destination
Ballidu WA
Damage
Substantial