Fuel exhaustion Incident Jabiru J230 , Thursday 22 September 2016
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Date:Thursday 22 September 2016
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Type:Silhouette image of generic JAB4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Jabiru J230
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Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:Gayndah, QLD -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The engine failed as a result of fuel exhaustion. The pilot has completed this flight regularly without the need for refuelling. Fuel exhaustion lead to the pilot successfully carrying out a forced landing in a paddock. The landing was completed with only damage being to the wheel covers and crack in right wheel leg.

Sources:

https://www.raa.asn.au/safety/accident-and-defect-summaries/

Revision history:

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