Cessna 150, VH-EIS, Wondagee Station(150km NE of Carnarvon) WA, 15 June 1986

198600140

Summary

The aircraft was being flown at about 200 feet above ground level in a left turn while the pilot was attempting to locate some sheep. The pilot reported that the aircraft stalled and that during the recovery it struck a bush. This resulted in damage to the right mainplane, right wing strut, right horizontal stabiliser and the brake lines on both mainwheels. The pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and land at a nearby airstrip. The pilots attention was diverted from the operation of the aircraft whilst he searched for the sheep and directed the ground party. He had been working long hours and was only obtaining about 4 hours sleep each night and considered that fatigue was a factor in his allowing the airspeed to decay unnoticed.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198600140
Occurrence date 15/06/1986
Location Wondagee Station(150km NE of Carnarvon)
Report release date 13/05/1987
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 150
Registration VH-EIS
Operation type Private
Departure point Wondagee Station WA
Destination Wondagee Station WA
Damage Substantial