Accident Jodel D11 VH-DEA, Monday 7 January 1991

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Date:	Monday 7 January 1991
Time:	09:00
Type:	Jodel D11
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-DEA
MSN:	W15
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	5km SE of Kendenup, WA - Australia
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Kendenup, WA
Destination airport:	Kendenup, WA
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot was conducting a survey of his property to locate a vehicle. The aircraft was seen by ground witnesses, as it was near the vehicle, commencing a descending right turn in an apparent attempt to land in a paddock adjacent to the one the vehicle was located. The aircraft then appeared to suddenly lose altitude and the right wing struck the ground, causing the aircraft to cartwheel.

Accident investigation: