Summary
The pilot reported that during a flight from Sydney to Lismore the right engine suffered two "rollbacks". Rollback is a phenomenon in which aircraft engines lose power. On the subsequent flight to from Lismore to Sydney the right engine suffered one "rollback". The problem is a known fault and can be caused by icing at the inlet cowl area.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199704062 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/12/1997 |
| Location | Point Lookout VOR |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 22/12/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Saab Aircraft Co. |
|---|---|
| Model | SF-340B |
| Registration | VH-LIH |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Lismore NSW |
| Damage | Nil |