Summary
The pilot stated that during the flight the cloud base gradually lowered until he found himself in a valley with the cloud on the hilltops. The cloud also closed in behind the aircraft and the pilot decided to find a suitable area and land. He selected an area with some fences running through it and landed the aircraft. During the landing roll the tail section of the aircraft struck a fence post.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703513 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/10/1987 |
| Location | Obi Obi (28 km WSW Maroochydore) |
| Report release date | 17/12/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172 |
| Registration | VH-MSJ |
| Serial number | 172-71896 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Emerald QLD |
| Destination | Redcliffe QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |