Summary
Whilst returning from an aerial agriculture task, the Chief Pilot for the company elected to conduct some low flying over a lake. During this exercise, he misjudged his height, and the wheels contacted the water. The pilot lost control of the aircraft and it tipped over and came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot escaped without injury.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303570 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/11/1993 |
| Location | 40 km north-west of Ballidu |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 24/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain, Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A188B/A1 |
| Registration | VH-EYN |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Waterloo WA |
| Destination | Ballidu WA |
| Damage | Substantial |