Summary
The pilot was spraying a banana crop, and swath runs had been conducted over a wire and some trees at one end of the field. On this particular run the pilot realised he was too low, and he attempted to fly under the wire. The left wing root was dented by contact with a tree and the wingtip was torn off by the wire. The aircraft remained under control and the pilot was able to effect a safe landing at his intended destination.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198803463 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/06/1988 |
| Location | 11 kms West of Innisfail |
| Report release date | 08/08/1988 |
| 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 | 188 |
| Registration | VH-UDP |
| Serial number | 18803247T |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Innisfail QLD |
| Destination | Innisfail QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |