Summary
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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198100082 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/04/1988 |
| Location | 4 km W Charters Towers |
| Report release date | 17/08/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
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 |
| Destination | 4 km W Charters Towers QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |