Collision with terrain involving a Intermountain Manufacturing Co A-9A, VH-MPN, 10km NW Korumburra, VIC on 8 March 1994

The pilot had been spreading superphosphate in a paddock to the north of the strip. To get to the paddock the aircraft had to climb over hills. This was achieved with the assistance of updraughts off the hills. On the accident flight the pilot found the updraughts were not present and the aircraft was not climbing adequately. Concerned that he would not be able to clear trees ahead the pilot dumped the load and attempted to turn left. The aircraft struck a tree and spun to the ground. The pilot escaped from the wreckage but the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed.