Investigation number
199500218
Occurrence date
Location
4 km west of Emerald
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Forced/precautionary landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot reported that the engine lost power shortly after take-off and he landed the aircraft in a ploughed field. During the latter stages of the approach, he saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. The aircraft subsequently burnt out.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Snow Aeronautical
Model
600-S2D
Registration
VH-SND
Operation type
Aerial Work
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Emerald QLD
Destination
Emerald QLD
Damage
Destroyed