Investigation number
198402335
Occurrence date
Location
8km SE of Leongatha
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
A spray run was being flown along the boundary of a paddock. One tree infringed the run and the trainee elected to apply rudder to direct the aircraft past the tree. Incorrect rudder was applied and the instructor took over but the left wing struck the tree. The instructor was able to maintain control although one metre of wing and the aileron had been torn off. He landed the aircraft in the adjoining paddock without further damage.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-25
Registration
VH-MYE
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Leongatha VIC
Departure time
0845
Destination
Leongatha VIC
Damage
Substantial