Summary
The engine lost power soon after take off due to the failure of the welds securing the airflow straightener vane located in the hot air box. The liberated vane was sucked into and blocked the airflow through the carburettor throat. The CAA airworthiness branch is investigating the need for these vanes as they are not fitted to all Pawnee aircraft and their failure can have catastrophic results.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300746 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/03/1993 |
| Location | 8 km east of Meeniyan |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 28/07/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Engine failure or malfunction |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Registration | VH-AMZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 8km E Meeniyan VIC |
| Destination | 8km E Meeniyan VIC |
| Damage | Minor |