Total power loss involving a Fairchild SA226-TC, VH-SWO, ESPERANCE , WA on 13 May 1980

198005236

Summary

FUEL CONTROL DRIVE FLD ON STBD ENG DUE EXCESSIVE WEAR/POOR ENG DESIGN.LDG PROCEDURES PLT USED WERE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPERATOR'S MANUAL,WHICH DID NOT APPRECIATE HANDLING PROBLEMS IN EVENT OF ENG FLR.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198005236
Occurrence date 13/05/1980
State Western Australia
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Fairchild Industries Inc
Model SA226-TC
Registration VH-SWO
Sector Turboprop
Departure point PERTH WA
Destination ESPERANCE WA
Damage Destroyed