Summary
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting spraying operations. The pilot reported that the aircraft failed to remain airborne after encountering a severe "willy willy" at the liftoff stage of the take-off. He initially dumped part of the load, then dumped the remainder as the aircraft was making contact with the ground. An area of long grass and thistles then prevented the aircraft from becoming airborne. As a result, one main landing gear was torn off and the other damaged.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199002022 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/11/1990 |
| Location | "The Rookery" 36 km south-west of Cobar |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 10/04/1991 |
| 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 | 188 |
| Registration | VH-TZS |
| Serial number | 18803156T |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | "The Rookery" NSW |
| Destination | "The Rookery" NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |