Investigation: 199604036 - Collision with terrain involving a Air Tractor Inc AT-502, VH-CJZ, 'Iffley' via Collarenabri, NSW on 10 December 1996

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The Air Tractor 502 was conducting spraying operations late at night in fine conditions, with scattered cloud, no moon, and a barely discernable horizon. After levelling at approximately 200 ft from a pull up and procedure turn, the pilot reported that his attention was drawn to another aircraft which was spraying a nearby property. Whilst the pilot was watching the other aircraft the Air Tractor struck the ground at an estmated airspeed of 95 knots. Wreckage distribution and pilot evidence indicated that, following the initial impact, the aircraft became airborne for a further 200 metres, with no engine or electrical power, before again striking the ground and sliding to a stop. The pilot, who had been wearing a full harness, escaped without injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

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General details
Date:	10 December 1996	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1:05 ESuT	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
		Occurrence type:	Collision with terrain
		Occurrence class:	Operational
Release date:	29 January 1997	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Air Tractor Inc
Aircraft model:	AT-502
Aircraft registration:	VH-CJZ
Sector:	Turboprop
Damage to aircraft:	Destroyed
Departure point:	Collarenebri NSW
Destination:	Collarenebri NSW