Piper PA25-235, VH-FBN, 25 km WNW Port Lincoln SA, 6 August 1988

198800725

Summary

The pilot had completed his last spray run and had pulled up into a procedure turn to make a clean-up run. He was aware of two power lines, one running parallel to the spray run and the other at an angle to the first. He was intent on avoiding the line at an angle to his run but struck the other as he positioned for the clean-up run. Visibility at the time was reduced in light rain. The line hit the right wingtip and windshield wirecutter. Thw wirecutter bent under the load and the wire broke the windscreen and tore off the top of the cockpit before it separated. The pilot was able to recover the aircraft without further damage.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198800725
Occurrence date 06/08/1988
Location 25 km WNW Port Lincoln
Report release date 26/08/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wirestrike
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-25
Registration VH-FBN
Serial number 25-3166
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point 35 km WNW Port Lincoln SA
Destination 35 km WNW Port Lincoln SA
Damage Substantial