Summary
The pilot reported that during the commencement of a spray run he noticed a power line in the flight path and pulled up to avoid the wires. The aircraft struck the wires but remained airborne and was flown back to Warwick and landed safely. The pilot said he was not previously aware of the power line, and it was not marked on the map given to him by the property owner. The aircraft damage was confined to the propeller and wire grazes on the right wing leading edge.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500548 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/03/1995 |
| Location | Warwick |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 26/07/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wirestrike |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-36-300 |
| Registration | VH-TVX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Warwick |
| Destination | Warwick |
| Damage | Minor |