Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot was spraying a 120 acre field of wheat. When the main area was finished the pilot started clean-up runs around trees and the fence. One fence line was in the form of a vee, and a clean-up run was made along this with the intention of ruddering the aircraft around at the bend in the fence. As this was done the left wheel contacted the fence and the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft hitting the ground and sliding to a stop.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001147 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/06/1990 |
| Location | 4 km south of Katamatite |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 02/07/1990 |
| 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-PPS |
| Serial number | 25-4269 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 10km S of Katamatite VIC |
| Destination | 10km S of Katamatite VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |