Summary
During the pull up at the end of a clean up run, a small note pad fell to the floor of the cockpit. The pilot leant forward to retrieve it but almost immediately the aircraft struck the ground. The note pad was used to record spraying details that were not critical to the operation of the aircraft.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198701445 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/10/1987 |
| Location | 15 km East of Donald |
| Report release date | 10/03/1988 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-25 |
| Registration | VH-HMC |
| Serial number | 25-7405751 (Marked VH-HMC, but not registered) |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Donald VIC |
| Destination | Donald VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |