Summary
ACFT STRUCK TWO POWER LINES ON FINAL APPROACH WITH PROP.ONE WIRE SLID UP WINDSCREEN & SLICED OFF CANOPY ROOF.OTHER SNAGGED LDG GEAR & TILTED ACFT TO VERTICAL NOSEDOWN ATT.HIT GND,OVERTURNED & BURNED.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198005250 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/08/1980 |
| State | Western Australia |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-25 |
| Registration | VH-MEQ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | LEWIS' PROPERTY WA |
| Destination | LEWIS' PROPERTY WA |
| Damage | Destroyed |