ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211034
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| Date: | Friday 26 December 1997 |
| Time: | 16:55 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28R-200 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-TRZ |
| MSN: | 28R-7335003 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 37km SW of Mudgee, NSW -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YWAN |
| YBCG | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Whilst en route from Wallan to Coolangatta, the aircraft's engine began to run roughly, followed by a loss of oil pressure. The pilot commenced a forced landing in a nearby field. Due to the field length and surface conditions, the aircraft was landed with the landing gear retracted. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1997/aair/199704255/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4931423/199704255.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-May-2018 13:36 | Pineapple | Added |
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