Summary
Soon after take-off, on initial climb, the left engine lost power because the mechanical fuel pump failed. The pilot feathered the left propeller and landed safely back at Yarrawonga.
Significant Factor
The following factor was considered relevant to the development of the incident:
1. The engine driven mechanical fuel pump failed in flight.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303246 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/10/1993 |
| Location | Yarrawonga |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 26/10/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fuel starvation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 310R |
| Registration | VH-LYD |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Yarrawonga VIC |
| Destination | Wangaratta VIC |
| Damage | Nil |