Investigation number
199001177
Occurrence date
Location
10km NNE of Jamieson
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
At a height of about 30 feet after takeoff the aircraft struck a power line, nosed over, and impacted the ground tail first. The pilot had not been aware of the power line which was difficult to see.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Quicksilver Enterprises Inc
Model
MX
Registration
10-0341
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
10km NNE of Jamieson VIC
Departure time
1645
Destination
10km NNE of Jamieson VIC
Damage
Substantial