Summary
During circuit training, the aircraft suffered a complete engine failure. The pilot was unable to reach the flight strip and landed the aircraft amongst trees. One of the two pistons of the two stroke engine had seized in the cylinder, probably due to lack of lubrication.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198803515 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/04/1988 |
| Location | 4 km W of Charters Towers |
| Report release date | 27/10/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini |
| Registration | 25-0167 |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | 4 km W of Charters Towers QLD |
| Destination | 4 km W of Charters Towers QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |