Summary
The pilot was engaged in a mustering operation on his own property. During the operation he saw a truck departing from the property. He had an urgent messsage for the driver, so he elected to land on a road near the truck's route which he knew was suitable as a landing area. During the landing roll the left wing hit a steel pole which was off the edge of the road. The pilot did not see the pole because he was landing to the East and the rising sun was in his eyes.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198700114 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/12/1987 |
| Location | 1 km West of Mt Narryer Station |
| Report release date | 24/03/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 150 |
| Registration | VH-EKP |
| Serial number | 15073004 |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Mt Narryer Station WA |
| Destination | Mt Narryer Station WA |
| Damage | Substantial |