Cessna A188B-A1, VH-WJR, Icy Creek VIC, 8 February 1984

198402323

Summary

The pilot intended to spray several crops in the same general area and noted that the first crop had power line obstructions. The spraying of this crop was completed except for clean-up runs and the pilot returned to carry out these runs after treating the other crops. On the first run the pilot passed abeam a power pole and thought he had flown under both power lines. However, as he began to pull up at the end of the crop the pilot saw a power line ahead and was unable to prevent the aircraft colliding with it. The aircraft remained controllable and the pilot made a normal landing at the destination strip.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198402323
Occurrence date 08/02/1984
Location Icy Creek
Report release date 21/09/1984
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-WJR
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Nar Nar Goon VIC
Destination Departure Point
Damage Substantial