Incident Overview
On February 11, 2008, at approximately 0712 local time, a Beech 1900 aircraft with Australian registration VH-VAZ experienced a loss of power in one engine. The flight had just departed from Jabiru, Northern Territory, Australia, and was destined for Darwin, Australia. The flight crew elected to return to the departure airport at Jabiru, where the aircraft landed without further incident.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft carried two flight crewmembers and an unspecified number of passengers. No injuries were reported among the occupants, and the aircraft was not damaged during the event.
Investigation
The incident is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The ATSB has released only limited information regarding the event; further details may be obtained from the bureau.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Beech 1900, registration VH-VAZ. No additional details about the aircraft's configuration or history were provided in the initial report.