Accident Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee VH-HJV, Thursday 20 July 1995

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Date:	Thursday 20 July 1995
Time:	11:45
Type:	Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-HJV
MSN:	25-7656002
Year of manufacture:	1976
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	2km S of Romsey, VIC - Australia
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	YRSY
Destination airport:	YRSY
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot applied carburettor heat which he said resulted in a brief surge of power after which all power was lost. He then dumped the load, but as he was manoeuvring to avoid a fence, the aircraft stalled and landed heavily. A subsequent investigation revealed that the aircraft's fuel system was contaminated with water.

Accident investigation: