Piper PA25-235, VH-SGD, 3 km NNW Brocklesby (60 km NW Albury) NSW, 18 September 1987

198702425

Summary

The pilot was engaged in spraying a wheat crop. Two large trees, 18 metres apart, were situated in the centre of the paddock and the pilot intended to fly between the trees during one of the spray runs. He positioned the aircraft to fly under overhanging foliage and as close as possible to the tree on his right. As the aircraft passed the tree the right wing struck a dead branch. The pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and subsequently landed at the DEPARTURE strip. The pilot had failed to notice the dead branch protruding beneath the foliage of the tree.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198702425
Occurrence date 18/09/1987
Location 3 km NNW Brocklesby (60 km NW Albury)
Report release date 23/02/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-25
Registration VH-SGD
Serial number 25-4087
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Brocklesby NSW
Destination Brocklesby NSW
Damage Substantial