Collision with terrain involving a Gippsland GA-200, VH-BMJ, Glen Allyn, Atherton, Queensland, on 24 January 1995

199500158

Summary

Pilot reported that the aircraft encountered sink soon after take-off. The main wheels contacted the crop (tea) and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical problems with the aircraft of which he was aware. The aircraft had been operating with similar loads throughout the day. The wind was gusting at the time of the accident, and there was a possibility of windshear being present. In addition, the pilot had conducted more than 80 flights on the day of the accident, for about 6 hours flying time. It is possible, therefore, that he was suffering some fatigue at the time of the accident.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199500158
Occurrence date 24/01/1995
Location Glen Allyn, Atherton
State Queensland
Report release date 15/02/1995
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Collision with terrain
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd
Model GA-200
Registration VH-BMJ
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Glen Allyn Tea Estate QLD
Destination Glen Allyn QLD
Damage Substantial