Wirestrike involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 172H, VH-KUZ, Near KOO-WEE-RUP 4WSW, VIC on 30 April 1978

197802540

Summary

ACFT STRUCK A TWO WIRE POWER LINE WHILST LOW FLYING,THEN STRUCK GROUND NOSE DOWN AND CARTWHEELED

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197802540
Occurrence date 30/04/1978
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wirestrike
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172H
Registration VH-KUZ
Sector Piston
Departure point TOORADIN
Destination TOORADIN
Damage Destroyed