Cessna 150M, VH-WWU, 18 Km East of Nyang Station WA, 18 November 1984

198404512

Summary

Whilst sheep spotting the passenger became visibly agitated and the pilot elected to land. During the landing roll the aircraft entered scrub but was not damaged. After the passenger disembarked the pilot attempted a flapless take-off using a clearing approximately 140 metres in length. The aircraft failed to become airborne and hit several trees before coming to a halt in soft sand. Prior to the attempted take-off the pilot did not measure the available length or refer to the flight manual "p" charts. He subsequently indicated that the take-off had been attempted so that the sheep spotting would not be delayed.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198404512
Occurrence date 18/11/1984
Location 18 Km East of Nyang Station
Report release date 07/02/1985
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 150
Registration VH-WWU
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point 18 Km East of Nyang Stn WA
Destination Nyang Station WA
Damage Substantial