Accident Air Tractor AT-502 VH-ODR, Monday 27 June 1994

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Date:	Monday 27 June 1994
Time:	14:50
Type:	Air Tractor AT-502
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-ODR
MSN:	502-0108
Year of manufacture:	1990
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Alma, SA - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Alma, SA
Destination airport:	Alma, SA
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft was engaged in an aerial spraying operation when it encountered a loss of engine power. The pilot climbed the aircraft while attempting to restart the engine. As the engine failed to respond, the pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock. During the landing roll, the aircraft entered a two-metre ditch at low speed, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident investigation: