Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that while attempting to start the aircraft engine, he smelt smoke. All occupants evacuated the aircraft, and the pilot attempted to extinguish the fire in the engine compartment with the aircraft's two fire extinguishers. He was unsuccessful in his attempt and called for assistance. By the time the local fire truck arrived the aircraft had been destroyed by the fire. The degree of destruction was too extensive to permit any meaningful investigation into the cause of the fire.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001158 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/09/1990 |
| Location | Lady Barron |
| State | Tasmania |
| Report release date | 27/09/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fire |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-RYT |
| Serial number | 18254551 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Lady Barron TAS |
| Destination | Launceston TAS |
| Damage | Destroyed |