Investigation: 198902552 - De Havilland DHC2, VH-IDR, Woodend 15 Km East of Cooma NSW, 4 May 1989

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The aircraft was engaged in spreading gypsum on pasture. The pilot reported that during the third take-off run of the morning, the engine failed just prior to lift off. The fuel selector was positioned to the rear fuel tank and there was insufficient time to select the front fuel tank and restore fuel supply to the engine. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft and it ran through a fence and a deep ditch beyond the end of the strip, causing damage to the right wing, right undercarriage and tailplane. The pilot reported that the aircraft had been refuelled the night before by other persons, but not to full tanks. The fuel gauges were inaccurate and the rear tank had actually been almost empty. In addition, the audible low fuel warning was not operational. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

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General details
Date:	04 May 1989	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	915	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location:	"Woodend" 15 Km East of Cooma
State:	New South Wales
Release date:	28 June 1989	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final	Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	de Havilland Canada
Aircraft model:	DHC-2
Aircraft registration:	VH-IDR
Serial number:	324
Type of operation:	Aerial Work
Damage to aircraft:	Substantial
Departure point:	"Woodend" NSW
Departure time:	N/A
Destination:	"Woodend" NSW