You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 12 May 1989 |
| Time: | 08:00 |
| Type: | Maxair Drifter 503 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | 25-0312 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Wakefield, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wakefield, QLD |
| Wakefield, QLD | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft struck a single telephone line while on final approach, resulting in substantial damage and minor injuries to the pilot.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1989/aair/aair199003123/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/34352/aair199003123.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jan-2018 08:38 | Pineapple | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation