Investigation number
199300307
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Forced/precautionary landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
At about 400 feet on climb after takeoff the engine began to run roughly and lose power. The pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a canefield. During the landing one wing struck the cane and the aircraft nosed over coming to rest inverted. Inspection of the aircraft found that the internal timing of the magneto was incorrect and that the magneto was also in a poor state of repair. In addition, the spark plugs were of different types and in varying condition. It was the opinion of the maintenance engineers who inspected the ignition system that the loss of power was a result of the overall condition of the system.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182C
Registration
VH-BXW
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Tully QLD
Destination
Tully QLD
Damage
Substantial