Summary
Just after lift-off for spraying operations the aircraft sank back to the ground and drifted to the left. The pilot dumped the load but the aircraft became entangled in a fence running along the left side of the strip. The pilot stated that at a height of about 20 feet the aircraft appeared to encounter a wind gust from the right rear quarter. The aircraft was heavily laden and the pilot had been unable to regain full control before the collision with the fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198401367 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/03/1984 |
| Location | Merriendi, 20 km N of Boggabri |
| Report release date | 03/01/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 |
| Registration | VH-SHK |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Merriendi NSW |
| Destination | Merriendi NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |