Wirestrike Accident Cessna 172M VH-WTG, Thursday 8 January 1998

You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.

Date:	Thursday 8 January 1998
Time:	18:25
Type:	Cessna 172M
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-WTG
MSN:	17263182
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Category:	Accident
Location:	Dubbo Airport (YSDU), Dubbo, NSW - Australia
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Training
Departure airport:	YSDU
Destination airport:	YSDU
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During short final approach, the aircraft suddenly descended and struck powerlines, causing it to crash. Although the aircraft was destroyed, the solo student pilot was able to vacate the aircraft having only sustained minor injuries.

Accident investigation: