Summary
At a height of approximately 50 feet after take-off the engine suddenly lost all power. The pilot was able to glide the aircraft over several drainage banks, two fences and an irrigation canal but a high rate of descent developed and the aircraft landed heavily and overturned. Fire broke out and the central section of the fuselage was burnt out. The investigation was hampered by the extent of fire damage and the cause of the loss of engine power was not positively established.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198401419 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/11/1984 |
| Location | 21 km North of Barham |
| Report release date | 15/03/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada |
|---|---|
| Model | DHC-2 |
| Registration | VH-IDH |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 22 km North of Barham NSW |
| Destination | 22 km North of Barham NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |