Investigation number
198700114
Occurrence date
Location
1 km West of Mt Narryer Station
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

The pilot was engaged in a mustering operation on his own property. During the operation he saw a truck departing from the property. He had an urgent messsage for the driver, so he elected to land on a road near the truck's route which he knew was suitable as a landing area. During the landing roll the left wing hit a steel pole which was off the edge of the road. The pilot did not see the pole because he was landing to the East and the rising sun was in his eyes.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
150
Registration
VH-EKP
Serial number
15073004
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Mt Narryer Station WA
Departure time
0545
Destination
Mt Narryer Station WA
Damage
Substantial