Summary
The pilot had sprayed the paddock using a series of runs in an east-west direction, parallel to power lines along the property boundary. He then decided to do a clean-up run in a north-south direction, but forgot about the presence of the power lines. During the pull-up at the end of the run the aircraft flew into the wires and subsequently struck the ground heavily 219 metres further on.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198503504 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/03/1985 |
| Location | 30 km North Jondaryan |
| Report release date | 20/05/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wirestrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grumman American Aviation Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | G-164 |
| Registration | VH-SLK |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Toowoomba QLD |
| Destination | Toowoomba QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |