Summary
The aircraft departed the base airstrip to fly to the treatment area but did not arrive. The pilot and wreckage were located after first light by search aircraft. The aircraft had collided with trees and crashed into an empty paddock. The pilot has not provided a report. However, information provided by other sources suggests that he inadvertently entered low cloud and during an attempt to turn back collided with the trees.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199304203 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 23/12/1993 |
| Location | 4 km north-west of Wee Waa |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 04/07/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | VFR into IMC |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-502 |
| Registration | VH-AMH |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Glencoe Property NSW |
| Destination | Glencoe Property NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |