Summary
While cruising at 3000 ft, the engine suddenly lost power to the extent that level flight was no longer possible. The pilot conducted a forced landing on to a rough field, causing damage to the landing gear, fuselage, and propeller. Investigation revealed a failure in the rocker gear of the number four exhaust valve.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400516 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/02/1994 |
| Location | 9 km west of Nambour |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 23/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Engine failure or malfunction, Forced/precautionary landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | JABIRU |
| Registration | VH-JQX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Bundaberg QLD |
| Destination | Watts Bridge QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |