Incident Overview
On November 16, 2016, at approximately 7:51 Australian Western Standard Time, a Cessna 208B aircraft, registration VH-LNH, experienced an engine failure and subsequently landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome in Solomon, Western Australia. The aircraft was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of Australia.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was carrying two flight crew members and eleven passengers. No injuries were reported among the occupants. The aircraft damage was initially assessed as minor, but later the assessment was upgraded to substantial.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is the investigating authority. This report contains only information released by the Government of Australia. Further details regarding this accident may be obtained from the ATSB.