Summary
The pilot was spraying a cotton crop in light wind conditions. On the second clean-up run, although aware of the location of a powerline, the pilot could not see the wires due to spray drift contamination of the windscreen. He misjudged the pull up point, and the aircraft struck the wires with the right main landing gear.
The aircraft was retarded by the wires and crashed inverted. The pilot was able to extricate himself before the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400093 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/01/1994 |
| Location | 3 km north of Theodore |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 29/04/1996 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | T188C |
| Registration | VH-UJN |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Theodore QLD |
| Destination | Theodore QLD |
| Damage | Destroyed |