Wirestrike Accident Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee VH-AHA, Monday 19 March 1990

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Date:	Monday 19 March 1990
Time:	11:05
Type:	Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-AHA
MSN:	25-4192
Year of manufacture:	1967
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	14km NW of Yarram, VIC - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	11km NW of Yarram, VIC
Destination airport:	11km NW of Yarram, VIC
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft was engaged in an aerial spraying operation when it struck a powerline at about 200 feet above the ground. Following the collision, the pilot realised he was unable to make right-hand turns and immediately conducted a forced landing without further incident.

Accident investigation: