Summary
As the aircraft was being flared for the landing, a mob of sheep ran onto the strip. Two sheep were hit by the aircraft, one being thrown up against the left flap and the other struck the right tailplane. The landing was completed without further incident. The strip was not fenced off from the rest of the paddock and the pilot did not see the mob as he approached to land.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198700113 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/11/1987 |
| Location | Kookynie |
| Report release date | 16/12/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Animal strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 150 |
| Registration | VH-RWM |
| Serial number | 150-59495 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Kookynie |
| Destination | Kookynie |
| Damage | Substantial |