Summary
The particular spraying run crossed a group of trees at the top of a rise. As the pilot pulled up to overfly the trees the right wing of the aircraft struck some branches. The pilot noticed fluid escaping from the tears in the wing and elected to carry out an immediate landing on the downslope beyond the trees. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft yawed, the left wheel dug in and the aircraft rolled over twice before coming to rest inverted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198401404 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/09/1984 |
| Location | 5 km East of Illabo |
| Report release date | 01/04/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 |
| Registration | VH-UJR |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Ag strip 3 km NE |
| Destination | Ag strip 3 km NE Illabo NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |