Investigation number
198401404
Occurrence date
Location
5 km East of Illabo
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
The particular spraying run crossed a group of trees at the top of a rise. As the pilot pulled up to overfly the trees the right wing of the aircraft struck some branches. The pilot noticed fluid escaping from the tears in the wing and elected to carry out an immediate landing on the downslope beyond the trees. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft yawed, the left wheel dug in and the aircraft rolled over twice before coming to rest inverted.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
VH-UJR
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Ag strip 3 km NE
Departure time
N/A Illabo NSW
Destination
Ag strip 3 km NE Illabo NSW
Damage
Destroyed