Accident Cessna 172N VH-TKH,
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Date:Thursday 6 January 1994
Time:14:11
Type:Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 172N
Owner/operator:
Registration: VH-TKH
MSN: 17270460
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:12km NE of Biggenden, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:YGLA
Destination airport:YBSU
Investigating agency: BASI
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The aircraft was en route from Gladstone to Maroochydore when it experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power. The pilot elected to force-land in a partially-cleared paddock, which was the only suitable option available. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck trees and the nose gear was severed. The aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: BASI
Report number: 
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1994/aair/199400036/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4933515/199400036.pdf

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
21 November 1990 VH-TKH 0 25km NW of Oakey, QLD sub

Revision history:

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