Summary
The pilot was engaged in dropping sweets at a Children's Christmas party. As the pilot was completing the third run over the area at an altitude of about 50 feet, the cord on the sweet bag became tangled. The pilot diverted his attention from the operation of the aircraft as he freed the cord. The aircraft descended and the left wing struck a tree, it continued on colliding with a power line before coming to rest on the verandah of a house.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198500159 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/12/1985 |
| Location | 3km N of Bridgetown |
| Report release date | 11/03/1986 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Thompson Aeroservices |
|---|---|
| Model | Mustang |
| Registration | Not registered |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Bridgetown WA |
| Destination | Bridgetown WA |
| Damage | Destroyed |