Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna A188B/A1, VH-UJR, 5 km East of Illabo NSW, 6 September 1984
Investigation number:
198401404
198401404
Status: Completed

Summary
The particular spraying run crossed a group of trees at the top of a rise. As the pilot pulled up to overfly the trees the right wing of the aircraft struck some branches. The pilot noticed fluid escaping from the tears in the wing and elected to carry out an immediate landing on the downslope beyond the trees. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft yawed, the left wheel dug in and the aircraft rolled over twice before coming to rest inverted.
General details
Date: | 06 September 1984 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 1515 | ||||
Location: | 5 km East of Illabo | ||||
State: | New South Wales | ||||
Release date: | 01 April 1985 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | Minor |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 188 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-UJR | |
Type of operation | Aerial Work | |
Damage to aircraft | Destroyed | |
Departure point | Ag strip 3 km NE | |
Departure time | N/A Illabo NSW | |
Destination | Ag strip 3 km NE Illabo NSW |