Summary
JUST AFTER NGT T/O PLT REPTD ENG FIRE.ENG SHUTDWN-ATTEMPT TURN BACK-CRASHED.HOLED #2 PISTON CAUSED OIL SPRAY ON EXHAUST.65 KG OVERWEIGHT.REDUCED PWR LH ENG-TURBO DENSITY CONTROLLER OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197802533 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/03/1978 |
| State | Victoria |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fire |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-31-350 |
| Registration | VH-MBK |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | MELBOURNE VIC |
| Destination | CANBERRA ACT |
| Damage | Destroyed |