Summary
After take-off 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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199502947 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/09/1995 |
| Location | Winton Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 07/06/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Smoke |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 200 |
| Registration | VH-XRF |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Winton |
| Destination | Townsville |
| Damage | Minor |