Engine shutdown leads to off-airport landing at Megiddo Airport

No fatalities • Megiddo, Israel

A Turbo Thrush AG S2R performed an emergency landing in a field after the pilot shut down the engine during an agricultural flight.

What happened

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 1600 UTC, a Turbo Thrush AG S2R, registration 4X-AQS, performed an off-airport landing near Megiddo Airport in Megiddo, Israel. The aircraft was being operated as a local agricultural aerial application flight under the provisions of the Israel Civil Aviation Regulations.

During the flight, the pilot detected an issue with the engine and subsequently shut it off. The pilot then landed the aircraft in a field. The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

The investigation

An examination of the PT6-34AG engine was conducted, which revealed the presence of metal chips within both the oil filter and the chip detector. At the time of the incident, the engine had 205 hours since its last overhaul.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 2017 TURBO THRUSH S2R accident near Megiddo, Israel?

A Turbo Thrush AG S2R performed an emergency landing in a field after the pilot shut down the engine during an agricultural flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 2017 TURBO THRUSH S2R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 2017 involved a TURBO THRUSH S2R, at Megiddo, Israel.

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