Summary
The pilot was landing the aircraft on an agricultural strip when the left hand spray boom became entangled in the oat crop growing on the edge of the strip. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the aircraft ground-looped off the strip.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303022 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/09/1993 |
| Location | 15 km south-west of Narrogin |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 14/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A188B |
| Registration | VH-JXE |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Narrogin WA |
| Destination | Narrogin WA |
| Damage | Substantial |