Summary
Judging the airstrip to be wet the pilot elected to land on the sealed road adjacent to the township. During the landing the wings were damaged when the aircraft collided with traffic
signs which the pilot had not observed adjacent to the road.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197000005 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/02/1970 |
| Location | Pentland |
| Report release date | 05/02/1971 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-DZL |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Emerald |
| Destination | Charters Towers |
| Damage | Substantial |