Accident Bensen B8M NG 697, Sunday 15 July 1990

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Date:	Sunday 15 July 1990
Time:	10:40
Type:	Bensen B8M
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	NG 697
MSN:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
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: