Summary
During a long final approach to the strip, the engine began to run rough. When the engine power dropped to idle the pilot elected to carry out a forced landing in a paddock. During the landing roll the aircraft ran through a fence and a ditch.
Examination of the engine by an engineering workshop did not find any defects.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199600874 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/03/1996 |
| Location | 3 km south-west of Pittsworth |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 22/07/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Ayres Corporation |
|---|---|
| Model | S2R |
| Registration | VH-WBV |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | General Aviation |
| Departure point | Pittsworth QLD |
| Destination | Pittsworth QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |