Safety message This incident highlights the value of always having a consideration of landing areas available in case a forced landing is required. Alerting air traffic control as emergencies arise enables them to provide the necessary and appropriate assistance. General details Occurrence details Date and time: 2 July 2016 1430 EST – Occurrence category: Accident Primary occurrence type: Propellers/Rotor malfunction Location: near Shute Harbour ALA (Funnel Bay), Queensland Latitude: 20° 16.70' S Longitude: 148° 45.33' E Aircraft details Manufacturer and model: de Havilland Aircraft DH-82 Registration: VH-ARU Serial number: AM237 Type of operation: Charter Aerobatics joy flight – Persons on board: Crew 1 Passengers 1 – – Injuries: Crew 0 Passengers 1 Minor – – Aircraft damage: Substantial
Safety message This incident highlights the value of always having a consideration of landing areas available in case a forced landing is required. Alerting air traffic control as emergencies arise enables them to provide the necessary and appropriate assistance. General details Occurrence details Date and time: 2 July 2016 – 1430 EST Occurrence category: Accident Primary occurrence type: Propellers/Rotor malfunction Location: near Shute Harbour ALA (Funnel Bay), Queensland Latitude: 20° 16.70' S Longitude: 148° 45.33' E Aircraft details Manufacturer and model: de Havilland Aircraft DH-82 Registration: VH-ARU Serial number: AM237 Type of operation: Charter – Aerobatics joy flight Persons on board: Crew – 1 Passengers – 1 Injuries: Crew – 0 Passengers – 1 Minor Aircraft damage: Substantial
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