Investigation number
198501387
Occurrence date
Location
Alberton (8 km South of Yarram)
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
After a short flight in the local area the pilot made a long low final approach towards the intended landing point. During the approach the pilot temporarily forgot that powerlines crossed the flight path. The aircraft collided with the wires, which were 68 feet agl, and struck the ground in a vertical nose-down attitude about 800 metres from the landing area.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
de Havilland Aircraft Pty Ltd
Model
DH-82
Registration
VH-BFW
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Alberton VIC
Departure time
1515
Destination
Alberton VIC
Damage
Substantial