Summary
Circumstances:
It was reported that the aircraft hit a single telephone line while on final approach. The wire was difficult to see, and the poles were hidden in trees. The pilot had not known of the presence of the wire.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003123 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/05/1989 |
| Location | Wakefield (45 km north-north-west of Isisford) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 04/06/1990 |
| 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 | Austflight U.L.A. Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | 503 |
| Registration | 25-0312 |
| Serial number | N/A |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Wakefield QLD |
| Destination | Wakefield QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |