ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 307497
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 November 2022 |
| Time: | 06:23 |
| Type: |  Rutan Cozy |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 12 NM 163 degrees from Gold Coast Aerodrome, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gold Coast Aerodrome (YBCG) |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
After take-off, the pilot detected a loss of oil pressure and during climb the engine failed. The pilot conducted a forced landing adjacent to the beach resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. The engineering inspection revealed the welch plug failed resulting in loss of engine oil.
Sources:
OA2022-04430
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