Investigation number
198903749
Occurrence date
Location
8 kilometres NW of Chinchilla
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that during the initial run over a treatment area, the aircraft struck a power line. The wire deflector folded on impact, allowing the wire to slip between the fin and rudder. The mass balance and the top of the rudder were torn off, but the pilot was able to maintain control and carry out a safe landing.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
Vh-KVM
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
8 km NW Chinchilla QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
8 km NW Chinchilla QLD
Damage
Substantial