Summary
During low level stock spotting, the engine of the aircraft developed a miss. The pilot suspected water in the fuel and decided on a precautionary landing. During the landing roll in a paddock, the nose gear struck a small tree stump not seen by the pilot. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest upside down. The pilot was not injured.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199601856 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/06/1996 |
| Location | 27 km south-east of Kowanyama (ALA) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 18/06/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Forced/precautionary landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Skyfox Aviation Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | CA-25N |
| Registration | VH-ZEZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Kowanyama QLD |
| Destination | Kowanyama QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |