Summary
The pilot reported that a single power line was strung diagonally across the treatment area. A number of runs had been conducted under the wire. At about the mid-span of the wire between the supporting poles, the aircraft struck the wire. The wire deflector failed, allowing the wire to slip between the fin and rudder. The mass balance and the top of the rudder were severed, but the pilot maintained control and subsequently landed without further incident.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198903750 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/01/1989 |
| Location | 5 kilometres NE of MacAlister |
| Report release date | 17/02/1989 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 |
| Registration | VH-KVM |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 5 km NE MacAlister QLD |
| Destination | 5 km NE MacAlister QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |