Summary
The aircraft was engaged on agricultural operations in hilly country when it encountered a sink conditions.
Although the pilot applied full power and take-off flap, he was unable to prevent the aircraft from descending into trees tops on a ridgeline. The pilot dumped the load, but the aircraft continued to descend and impact the ground.
The pilot had not been aware of any sink indications during previous spray runs.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199503035 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/09/1995 |
| Location | 9 km north-west of Cleve Aerodrome |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 20/02/1996 |
| 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 | Air Tractor Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-301 |
| Registration | VH-JAI |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Cleve SA |
| Destination | Cleve SA |
| Damage | Substantial |