Engine malfunction and in-flight shutdown involving Cessna Grand Caravan 208B, VH-KSA, near Kalumburu Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 11 December 2025

Summary

The ATSB is investigating an occurrence involving a Cessna 208 Caravan VH-KSA, near Kalumburu Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 11 December 2025.

The pilot reduced engine power in a late downwind position on final approach to Kalumburu Aerodrome when the engine had an uncommanded rapid acceleration to full power with associated check torque and check temperature warnings on the master warning panel.

The pilot manipulated the power lever with no engine power response to inputs. The pilot elected to shut the engine down, feather the propeller and conduct a power off glide in landing. The landing was successfully completed without incident.

The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.

Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.

The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.