Engine Power Loss and Loss of Control on Final Approach at Moorabbin Airport (VH-EWE)

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Aircraft VH-EWE was on final approach to land at Moorabbin Airport when it experienced an engine power loss. The pilot transmitted a MAYDAY distress message in response to the situation. Shortly after the distress call, the aircraft suffered a loss of control and subsequently collided with terrain. ## Scope of the Investigation The investigation focused on the factors involved in the engine power loss and the subsequent loss of control. The analysis examined the circumstances leading to the power loss and the loss of control that resulted in the collision with terrain.