Investigation number
199600012
Occurrence date
Location
3km N Boddington
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal

The pilot was making a downwind approach to land in a farm
paddock when, at a height of approximately 10 ft above the ground,
the aircraft was observed to begin a go-around. During the initial
climb, over rising ground, the aircraft failed to clear a 25 metre
high tree. The aircraft was significantly damaged by the collision
with the tree and subsequently crashed into a farm dam.

The landing gear and flaps were still extended at the time of
the collision. The tailwind was reported to be approximately 15
knots. The ground sloped up at approximately 2 degrees from the
go-around point.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-32
Registration
VH-KTC
Serial number
32R-7885125
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Margaret River, WA
Departure time
1000 WST
Destination
Boddington, WA
Damage
Substantial