Wirestrike Accident Weatherly 620A VH-NZG, Friday 29 September 1995

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Date:	Friday 29 September 1995
Time:	13:00
Type:	Weatherly 620A
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-NZG
MSN:	1522
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Denmark, WA - Australia
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	Bokerup, WA
Destination airport:	Bokerup, WA
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft struck a powerline during an aerial spraying operation. Although it remained airborne, the rudder and vertical stabiliser were damaged and the pilot had difficulty maintaining directional control. He did not commence a load dump and continued to fly straight ahead until a suitable landing area became available. During the approach for landing, the aircraft encountered a crosswind, causing it to weathercock and collide with trees.

Accident investigation: