ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 208826
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 24 April 1995 |
| Time: | 13:30 |
| Type: |  Rand Robinson KR-2 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-WKV |
| MSN: | QO44 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Maryborough Airport (YMYB), Maryborough, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YMYB |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had departed Maryborough Airport with his 13-year-old son when the engine failed completely. Witnesses saw the aircraft enter a left turn at a low height before appearing to stall and impact the ground. The pilot was later told that his son had accidentally bumped the magneto switches off.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1995/aair/199501209/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4932804/199501209.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2018 14:28 | Pineapple | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation