Accident Piper PA-28R-200 VH-TRZ, Friday 26 December 1997

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Date:	Friday 26 December 1997
Time:	16:55
Type:	Piper PA-28R-200
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-TRZ
MSN:	28R-7335003
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	37km SW of Mudgee, NSW - Australia
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	YWAN
Destination airport:	YBCG
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
Whilst en route from Wallan to Coolangatta, the aircraft's engine began to run roughly, followed by a loss of oil pressure. The pilot commenced a forced landing in a nearby field. Due to the field length and surface conditions, the aircraft was landed with the landing gear retracted. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries.

Accident investigation: