Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that he was repositioning the aircraft to a landing area which was in an open paddock. However, he misidentified the area and approached to land in an adjacent paddock. The main wheels struck a hump on the ground and the aircraft ground looped.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199102507 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/01/1991 |
| Location | Chinchilla |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 04/04/1991 |
| 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-PLW |
| Serial number | 18801346 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Chinchilla QLD |
| Destination | Chinchilla QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |