Investigation number
199703423
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wirestrike
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot of the AT502 aircraft was pulling up on completion of the spray run when the propellor came into contact with a power line. The aircraft made and uneventful landing at the agricultural airstrip from which it was operating. Post flight inspection found that damage had been sustained by two blades of the propellor and the upper skin of the left wing.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Air Tractor Inc
Model
AT-502B
Registration
VH-ODG
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
5 NM WSW Kangaroo Flat SA
Destination
5 NM WSW Kangaroo Flat SA
Damage
Substantial