ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 143822
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| Date: | Saturday 18 February 2012 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey N450 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | VH-DUK |
| MSN: | IDK393C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Near Port Macquarie - YPMQ -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | YPMQ |
| Innisfail | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Shortly after take off from Port Macquarie - YPMQ the aircraft suffered engine troubles and was forced to make an emergency landing. The elderly pilot made a crash landing in a paddock. Only minor damage to the aircraft was reported.
Both occupants escaped uninjured.
Sources:
http://www.portnews.com.au/news/local/news/general/two-men-escape-injury-in-plane-crash/2459853.aspx
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Progressive-Aerodyne-Searey/1666088/?sid=845221721703bb33f3da1be8ebc96bbb (picture)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Feb-2012 00:14 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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