Summary
As the engine had missed twice on the previous leg, the pilot carried out an engine check before departure. All indications were normal. About four minutes after departure, the engine became progressively rougher. The aircraft turned back to Gove and landed safely.
The number two piston was severely eroded, possibly due to detonation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199601488 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/04/1996 |
| Location | Gove Aerodrome |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 27/05/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | U206G |
| Registration | VH-AEE |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Gove NT |
| Destination | Numbulwar NT |
| Damage | Minor |