Investigation number
198400014
Occurrence date
Location
9km NW of Condamine
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

The pilot was conducting the last run of a spraying operation. Because of the wind conditions the aircraft was displaced over the boundary fence line to achieve the desired spray coverage. The pilot was distracted by a radio call and the right mainwheel struck a fence post. Although the gear leg was torn off the pilot retained control of the aircraft and subsequently carried out a successful emergency landing at his normal base of operations.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
VH-KZE
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Ag Strip Near Miles QLD
Departure time
745
Destination
Departure Point
Damage
Substantial