Investigation number
198803515
Occurrence date
Location
4 km W of Charters Towers
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
During circuit training, the aircraft suffered a complete engine failure. The pilot was unable to reach the flight strip and landed the aircraft amongst trees. One of the two pistons of the two stroke engine had seized in the cylinder, probably due to lack of lubrication.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd
Model
Gemini
Registration
25-0167
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
4 km W of Charters Towers QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
4 km W of Charters Towers QLD
Damage
Substantial