Aviation safety investigations & reports
Grumman AA5B, VH-IFT, 8 km SE Lithgow NSW, 28 June 1989
Investigation number:
198902563
198902563
Status: Completed

Summary
During a flight from Orange to Camden, the pilot was unable to proceed beyond the Hartley Valley due to low cloud on the ranges. He attempted to return to Orange but found that route was also blocked by deteriorating weather conditions. In decreasing light, the pilot began a search and located a paddock where he conducted a precautionary landing, during which the main landing gear and wing struck a fence, causing substantial damage. The area forecast had indicated extensive areas of low cloud, with reduced visibility associated with drizzle, over the mountain ranges.
General details
Date: | 28 June 1989 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 1725 | ||||
Location: | 8 km SE Lithgow | ||||
State: | New South Wales | ||||
Release date: | 01 August 1991 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | American Aircraft Corp | |
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Aircraft model | AA-5 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-IFT | |
Serial number | AA5B-0621 | |
Type of operation | Private | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Orange NSW | |
Departure time | 1625 | |
Destination | Camden NSW |