Summary
During a spray run which involved flight beneath a power line, the pilot lost sight of the supporting poles and assumed he had passed the cable. A pull up was initiated but the fin and rudder struck the cable, which tore about 15 cm from both surfaces. The aircraft remained controllable and a safe landing was subsequently carried out.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198401406 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 23/08/1984 |
| Location | 57 km SE Dubbo |
| Report release date | 06/03/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wirestrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 |
| Registration | VH-EVV |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 57 km SE Dubbo NSW |
| Destination | 57 km SE Dubbo NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |