Summary
PLT WAS NOT TRN FOR PWR LINE INSPECTIONS.AN APPROVED PLT INSTRUCTED HIM NOT TO FLY BELOW 300 FT.LATER ACFT WAS OBSERVED OVERFLYING PWR LINES AT 100 FT & 25 FT JUST PRIOR TO ACFT STRIKING PWR LINES.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198001386 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/10/1980 |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 12/04/1983 |
| 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 | 182P |
| Registration | VH-TTK |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | WALGETT NSW |
| Destination | WALGETT NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |