Investigation number
199402461
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
Highest injury level
Minor
The pilot was spraying a paddock that he had sprayed three weeks previously. As some light rain was approaching, the pilot restricted his flight check of the paddock to one quick circuit. He did not notice the set of wires outside the spray paddock, and did not remember them from the previous application. The pilot completed the first spray run and pulled up to set himself for the second pass. Whilst pulling up, he looked back to check the spray coming from the hopper. The aircraft was approximately half way through its pull up when contact was made with the wires. The aircraft crashed a short distance from the wires.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
A188B/A1
Registration
VH-EJT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
8 km NW Tambellup WA
Destination
Gnowangerup WA
Damage
Substantial