Summary
Circumstances:
It was reported that the engine lost power at a height of about 250 feet after take-off. The pilot attempted to turn back towards the DEPARTURE strip, but the aircraft stalled and struck the ground heavily before coming to rest against a fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003124 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/05/1989 |
| Location | Alstonville (18 km east of Ballina) |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 04/06/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Sapphire Aircraft Australia |
|---|---|
| Model | Sapphire |
| Registration | 25-0151 |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Alstonville QLD |
| Destination | Alstonville QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |