Cessna 175, VH-RFJ, Digby Vic, 10 March 1969

196902349

Summary

The aircraft was operated from a fenced field immediately adjacent to the homestead and farm building area and there were a number of sheep in that area. At the conclusion of a local flight the pilot overflew the landing field and made a left hand circuit. The final approach was made over the homestead and farm building area and just before touching down the nosewheel leg of the aircraft struck a sheep which had not previously been observed by the pilot. The nosewheel leg was torn from its mounting and the aircraft came to rest standing on its malnwheels and nose cowls.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 196902349
Occurrence date 10/03/1969
Location Digby
Report release date 24/06/1970
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Animal strike
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 175
Registration VH-RFJ
Operation type Private
Departure point Dlgby
Destination Dlgby
Damage Substantial