Investigation number
198100082
Occurrence date
Location
4 km W Charters Towers
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
During circuit training, the aircraft suffered a complete engine failure. The pilot was unable to reach the flight strip and landed the aircraft amongst trees. One of the two pistons of the two stoke engine had seized in the cylinder, probably due to lack of lubrication.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Unknown
Model
Thruster Ultralight TST
Registration
Not registered
Serial number
AUF 250167
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
4 km W Charters Towers QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
4 km W Charters Towers QLD
Damage
Substantial