Investigation number
199601454
Occurrence date
Location
Darwin Aerodrome
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Abnormal engine indications
Occurrence class
Incident
The aircraft had started descent into Darwin when the right engine ITT and torque exceeded their maximum limits. The right power lever was then moved to flight idle but had no effect on the ITT and torque. A precautionary engine shut down was then completed. The flight continued uneventfully, and a landing made at Darwin.
The drive from the fuel pump to the fuel control unit failed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica
Model
EMB-110P1
Registration
VH-KHA
Operation type
Air Transport Low Capacity
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Jabiru NT
Destination
Darwin NT
Damage
Minor