ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 206603
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| Date: | Thursday 4 July 1991 |
| Time: | 16:00 |
| Type: |  Cessna 210L |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-TRD |
| MSN: | 21061047 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 148km W of Tindal, NT -
 Australia
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YAAL |
| YPDN | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft was about 40 minutes into the flight when the pilot noticed a substantial loss of oil pressure. He elected to divert to the nearest suitable airport, but several minutes later, the engine failed. A small amount of oil appeared on the windshield and the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot conducted a successful forced landing with the landing gear retracted.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1991/aair/aair199100526/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/30369/aair199100526.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Feb-2018 06:46 | Pineapple | Added |
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