Piper PA-25 Pawnee — Other Documents

This document is an accident investigation report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) concerning a fatal incident involving a Piper PA-25-235/A9 aircraft, registered VH-SEH, which occurred on February 23, 2022. The report details the circumstances leading to the accident, including the aircraft's operations, pilot experience, and environmental conditions at the time of the incident. It highlights the findings of the investigation, focusing on the factors that contributed to the accident, including the aircraft's weight at take-off and the presence of trees at the end of the runway. The report serves as a safety message for pilots and operators regarding the risks associated with agricultural operations from small landing areas.

• The aircraft was a Piper PA-25-235/A9, registered VH-SEH.
• The accident occurred on February 23, 2022, during agricultural operations.
• The aircraft's maximum take-off weight is 1,315 kg, but it likely exceeded this at the time of the accident.
• The pilot had approximately 12,350 hours of flight experience.
• The investigation found that the aircraft's weight and environmental conditions contributed to the accident.