Investigation number
199600874
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
During a long final approach to the strip, the engine began to run rough. When the engine power dropped to idle the pilot elected to carry out a forced landing in a paddock. During the landing roll the aircraft ran through a fence and a ditch. Examination of the engine by an engineering workshop did not find any defects.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Ayres Corporation
Model
S2R
Registration
VH-WBV
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Pittsworth QLD
Destination
Pittsworth QLD
Damage
Substantial