Accident Bensen B8M NG 697,
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Date:Sunday 15 July 1990
Time:10:40
Type:Silhouette image of generic b8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bensen B8M
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: NG 697
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:2km S of Redhead, NSW -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:YCOB
Destination airport:YCOB
Investigating agency: BASI
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that while cruising at about 300 feet over sand dunes, he heard a loud bang accompanied by a loss of engine power in which he elected a forced landing. During the landing roll, the nose wheel encountered soft sand, causing the aircraft to roll to the left.

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/1990/aair/aair199002049/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/31713/aair199002049.pdf

Revision history:

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03-Feb-2018 07:29 Pineapple Added

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