Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing the pre-take-off checklist as he taxied the aircraft for take-off. A passenger drew the pilot's attention to an approaching tree however despite heavy braking the aircraft's wing collided with the tree.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199000094 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/07/1990 |
| Location | Mt Augustus |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/07/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-TVO |
| Serial number | 28-7716108 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Mt Augustus WA |
| Destination | Mt Augustus WA |
| Damage | Substantial |