Investigation number
199002022
Occurrence date
Location
"The Rookery" 36 kms SW of Cobar
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The aircraft was conducting spraying operations. The pilot reported that the aircraft failed to remain airborne after encountering a severe "willy willy" at the liftoff stage of the takeoff. He initially dumped part of the load, then dumped the remainder as the aircraft was making contact with the ground. An area of long grass and thistles then prevented the aircraft from becoming airborne. As a result, one main landing gear was torn off and the other damaged.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
VH-TZS
Serial number
18803156T
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
"The Rookery" NSW
Departure time
N/A
Destination
"The Rookery" NSW
Damage
Substantial