Investigation number
199601488
Occurrence date
Location
Gove Aerodrome
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Incident
As the engine had missed twice on the previous leg, the pilot carried out an engine check before departure. All indications were normal. About four minutes after departure, the engine became progressively rougher. The aircraft turned back to Gove and landed safely.
The number two piston was severely eroded, possibly due to detonation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
U206G
Registration
VH-AEE
Operation type
Charter
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Gove NT
Destination
Numbulwar NT
Damage
Minor