Summary
During a ferry flight the aircraft's engine began to run rough, then stopped about 20 seconds later.
The pilot made a successful forced landing into scrub-covered terrain in an inaccessible area of a national park, with the aircraft suffering only minor damage.
An examination of the engine revealed the cam ring had fractured.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199502587 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/08/1995 |
| Location | 48 km west-south-west of Cleve |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 07/02/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Forced/precautionary landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-301 |
| Registration | VH-FAQ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | General Aviation |
| Departure point | Mount Hill SA |
| Destination | Maltee SA |
| Damage | Substantial |