Investigation number
198503497
Occurrence date
Location
"Bullamon Plains" Property, 47 km N of Mungindi
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor

The aircraft was being flown between 500 and 1000 feet agl at 60 knots with 20 degree of flap. A mob of sheep was spotted and the pilot turned right to keep them in sight. The stall warning sounded and the pilot noticed a lack of elevator control but did not associate this with a stall. Descent continued while the pilot was engrossed in the elevator problem until the aircraft struck trees in its path. A major portion of the right wing was severed and the aircraft came to rest on its side.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182
Registration
VH-EKH
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Bullamon Plains QLD
Departure time
515
Destination
Bullamon Plains QLD
Damage
Destroyed