Cessna 188B-A1, VH-UDV, 18 km NE Koo Wee Rup VIC, 13 December 1985

198501409

Summary

The pilot was spraying a potato crop in a paddock which had a power line running along one boundary. Spray runs were conducted at right angles to the wires, and the pilot was flying under the wires on each run. At the end of one run the pilot pulled up, conducted a procedure turn, and was then slightly distracted by noise on his CB radio. While adjusting the squelch on the set, he forgot the presence of the power line and the aircraft struck the wires about 32 feet agl. The aircraft remained under control and the pilot was subsequently able to make a normal landing at his destination strip.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198501409
Occurrence date 13/12/1985
Location 18 km NE Koo Wee Rup
Report release date 25/02/1986
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-UDV
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Nar Nar Goon VIC
Destination Nar Nar Goon VIC
Damage Substantial