Investigation number
199500548
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Incident
The pilot reported that during the commencement of a spray run he noticed a power line in the flight path and pulled up to avoid the wires. The aircraft struck the wires but remained airborne and was flown back to Warwick and landed safely. The pilot said he was not previously aware of the power line, and it was not marked on the map given to him by the property owner. The aircraft damage was confined to the propeller and wire grazes on the right wing leading edge.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-36-300
Registration
VH-TVX
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Warwick
Destination
Warwick
Damage
Minor