Summary
The pilot of a Piper Lance was attempting to take-off from a property airstrip. The surface condition was described as being firm to soft. During the latter stages of the take-off roll, the aircraft was reported to have passed through two soft patches of dirt, with a subsequent loss of momentum. This resulted in the aircraft becoming airborne about 27 m before a fence.
The aircraft collided with the top wires of the fence, before flying into the tops of some small scrubby trees. The aircraft was landed in a substantially wings level attitude, however, the right main landing gear was torn off when it struck a log.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199800121 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/01/1998 |
| Location | 44 km north-west of Ivanhoe Aerodrome |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 06/04/1998 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-32R-300 |
| Registration | VH-WMQ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Business |
| Departure point | Rose Hill Station NSW |
| Destination | Winterigo Station NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |