Summary
After a short flight in the local area the pilot made a long low final approach towards the intended landing point. During the approach the pilot temporarily forgot that powerlines crossed the flight path. The aircraft collided with the wires, which were 68 feet agl, and struck the ground in a vertical nose-down attitude about 800 metres from the landing area.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198501387 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/02/1985 |
| Location | Alberton (8 km South of Yarram) |
| Report release date | 17/05/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wirestrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | DH-82 |
| Registration | VH-BFW |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Alberton VIC |
| Destination | Alberton VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |