Investigation number
199001147
Occurrence date
Location
4km S of Katamatite
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot was spraying a 120 acre field of wheat. When the main area was finished the pilot started clean up runs around trees and the fence. One fence line was in the form of a vee and a clean up run was made along this with the intention of ruddering the aircraft around at the bend in the fence. As this was done the left wheel contacted the fence and the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft hitting the ground and sliding to a stop.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-25
Registration
VH-PPS
Serial number
25-4269
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
10km S of Katamatite VIC
Departure time
1440
Destination
10km S of Katamatite VIC
Damage
Substantial