Investigation number
198200019
Occurrence date
Location
Milo Station, Adavale
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Highest injury level
Fatal
VH-IQY was working, in conjunction with a
number of stockmen on horses or motorcycles, to muster cattle some
20 km northwest of the station homestead. At about 1040 hours, the
aircraft made a number of steep dives to tree-level, apparently to move
cattle adjacent to a creek. After the last dive, it was observed to
pullup to an estimated height of 400 feet, then stall and dive to the
ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172
Registration
VH-IQY
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Milo Station
Departure time
0940
Destination
Milo Station
Damage
Destroyed