Terrain Collision Involving VH-JMW Under Low Power Conditions

Casualties unknown • 40 km SSW Port Macquarie (Johns River), New South Wales

An investigation into the collision of VH-JMW with terrain has identified low engine power as a key factor in the accident.

What happened

During the flight, the JMW aircraft entered a state of low engine power prior to impacting the ground. The sequence of events leading to the loss of control was reconstructed through a combination of physical evidence recovered from the crash site, flight data recordings, and accounts provided by witnesses.

The investigation

Investigators examined the wreckage and analyzed flight data to determine the aircraft's configuration during the final moments of flight. The analysis focused on the aerodynamic state of the JMW and the specific sequence of events that resulted in the aircraft's inability to maintain altitude and control before the collision with the terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft was operating in a low engine power state at the time of the terrain collision.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2017-10-28 Cessna Aircraft Company T310R accident near 40 km SSW Port Macquarie (Johns River), New South Wales?

An investigation into the collision of VH-JMW with terrain has identified low engine power as a key factor in the accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2017-10-28 involved a Cessna Aircraft Company T310R, registration VH-JMW, operated by Private, at 40 km SSW Port Macquarie (Johns River), New South Wales.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was operating in a low engine power state at the time of the terrain collision.

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