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Date: 15-AUG-2024
Time: 14:30 LT
Type of Aircraft: Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
Owner/Operator: Private
Registration: VH-TVP
MSN: 28-8590049
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Engine Model: Textron Lycoming O-360-A4M
Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities: 0
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Location: Sydney, NSW – Australia
Phase: En route
Nature: Training
Departure Airport: Bankstown Airport, NSW (BWU/YSBK)
Destination Airport: Bankstown Airport, NSW (BWU/YSBK)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
**A Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, registered VH-TVP, encountered engine failure shortly after departing from Bankstown Airport, leading to a forced landing in Terone Park, Sydney. Despite striking trees during the landing, both occupants emerged with only minor injuries. The incident, which occurred near a school just before pickup time, could have had more severe consequences. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but no further injuries were reported on the ground. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the engine failure.**
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.