Investigation number
199502947
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Smoke
Occurrence class
Incident

After takeoff at approximately 150 ft above ground level, smoke began to enter the cabin. This was immediately followed by a popping sound and the right engine failed. The pilot shut down the engine, made a Mayday call, and landed the aircraft safely on the departure runway. Later examination of the engine found that the compressor section had moved rearward and seized. Initial inspection suggests a failure of a compressor bearing support. The engine was later removed and forwarded to the manufacturers overhaul facility in the United States of America.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
200
Registration
VH-XRF
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Winton
Destination
Townsville
Damage
Minor