Investigation number
199401342
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
The aircraft was engaged in spreading Gypsum from an airstrip with an elevation of 3,200 ft. Take off's and landings were conducted towards the west, with the wind varying from the northwest to the southwest and increasing in strength. The pilot reported he had encountered high sink rates and turbulence in the treatment area on previous flights. Acceleration and lift off during the next take off appeared normal but the aircraft almost immediately began to sink. The pilot lowered the nose and activated the load dump system. However, the sink could not be arrested and the aircraft collided with a fence. The engine and both wings were torn off.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
A188B/A1
Registration
VH-IBT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Rossmore NSW
Destination
Rossmore NSW
Damage
Destroyed