Summary
The pilot reported that during cruise he experienced a loss of engine power associated with rough engine operation. He carried out a precautionary search and landed in a paddock. After landing, the engine was test run and could not be faulted. The pilot, having assessed that the available take-off length and surface conditions were adequate, elected to fly the aircraft from the paddock. The aircraft became airborne later than expected and struck a fence. A landing was made in the paddock immediately past the fence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302732 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/08/1993 |
| Location | Wallace |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain, Engine failure or malfunction, Forced/precautionary landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Registration | VH-HHU |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Moorabbin VIC |
| Destination | Moorabbin VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |