Cessna 208B engine failure and road landing near Solomon, Australia

No fatalities • Solomon, Australia

A Cessna 208B experienced an engine failure and landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.

What happened

On November 16, 2016, at approximately 7:51 AM Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B, registration VH-LNH, performed an emergency landing on a road in the vicinity of Solomon Aerodrome in Solomon, Western Australia. The incident occurred following an engine failure during flight.

There were 2 crew members and 11 passengers on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. All occupants were not injured. While the damage to the aircraft was initially categorized as minor, it was later upgraded to substantial.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Nov 2016 Cessna 208 B accident near Solomon, Australia?

A Cessna 208B experienced an engine failure and landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Nov 2016 Cessna 208 B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Nov 2016 involved a Cessna 208 B, at Solomon, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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