Aviation safety investigations & reports
Engine failure or malfunction involving De Havilland Canada DHC-2/A1, registration VH-AAX at overhead Moruya Airport, NSW on 4 April 2022
Investigation number:
AO-2022-025
AO-2022-025
Status: Active
Phase: Evidence collection
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Summary
The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into an engine failure involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver near Moruya.
After completing parachute operations, the engine failed and the pilot conducted a forced landing at Moruya Airport.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation will include interviewing the pilot and operational staff, and reviewing relevant maintenance documentation and reports.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 04 April 2022 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 11:45 AUS Eastern Standard Time | Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Overhead Moruya Airport | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Engine failure or malfunction | ||
| Occurrence category: | Serious Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 4th Quarter 2022 |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | De Havilland Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | DHC-2/A1 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-AAX | |
| Serial number | 1411 | |
| Operator | Skydive Oz Pty Ltd | |
| Type of operation | General Aviation | |
| Sector | Turboprop | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Moruya Airport | |
| Destination | Moruya Airport |