No fatalities

26 Jun 2008: Embraer EMB-120ER — Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd — Jundee, WA, Australia

Jundee, WA, Australia

On 26 Jun 2008, an Embraer EMB-120ER operated by Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Jundee, WA, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 26, 2007, an Embraer 120ER (VH-XUE) suffered a total loss of left engine power during a go-around at Jundee, Australia, and diverted to Wiluna without further incident.

Incident

On June 26, 2007, at approximately 0030 coordinated universal time (UTC), an Embraer 120ER, bearing Australian registration VH-XUE, experienced a complete loss of power from its left engine. The event occurred while the aircraft was conducting a go-around at Jundee, Australia. Following the power loss, the flight crew diverted the aircraft to Wiluna, Australia. The diversion was completed without further incident.

Aircraft and Flight Information

The aircraft involved was an Embraer 120ER, a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner. The specific registration of the aircraft was VH-XUE. No further details regarding the flight, such as operator, flight number, or purpose, were provided.

Investigation

The investigation into this incident fell under the jurisdiction of the Australian government. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released information pertaining to the occurrence. The ATSB report stated that the information was released for informational purposes only. Contact details for the ATSB were provided for further inquiries.

Conclusion

The source material provided no analysis, conclusions, or probable cause for the left engine power loss. The incident concluded with a successful diversion to Wiluna without any reported injuries or further complications.