Collision with terrain involving a Airparts NZ Ltd FU-24-954, VH-EUO, 8km S Yarragon, VIC on 25 February 1993

199300264

Summary

The pilot was spreading mineral fertiliser on two irregular shaped properties. The first property was finished on the previous load. The second property had two wires within it and a third adjacent to the eastern boundary. A run was made from south to north passing under the first wire and over the second. At the end a turn was made and a west to east run started, the first in the area. The aircraft passed over the lower wire by 150 feet as a climb was made with the terrain. Crossing the eastern boundary at 50 feet the nose gear leg struck the third wire. Full power was applied and a descent initiated to keep control. Enough control was maintained to allow the aircraft to be put down on a hillside. A heavy touchdown ensued followed by a violent right yaw. During the ground slide the aircraft rolled inverted, losing the right wing, then hit a fence post and finally came to rest the right way up.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300264
Occurrence date 25/02/1993
State Victoria
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Collision with terrain
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Airparts NZ Ltd
Model FU-24-954
Registration VH-EUO
Sector Piston
Departure point 10km S Yarragon
Destination 10km S Yarragon
Damage Substantial