Investigation number
199805603
Occurrence date
Location
120 km W Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Aero.
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Abnormal engine indications
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
While the aircraft was enroute from Kalgoorlie to Perth, the pilot noted that one engine began to run rough and had high cylinder head temperatures. The pilot decided to continue the flight to Perth and the aircraft landed without further incident. The subsequent investigation revealed that incorrect fuel had been added during refuelling at Kalgoorlie.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
402
Registration
VH-LKC
Serial number
402C0625
Operation type
Charter
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Kalgoorlie, WA
Departure time
1445 hours WST
Destination
Perth, WA
Damage
Nil