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Engine Failure During Approach to Central Coast (VH-AYE)

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On December 9, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-AYE) operated by Private Australia was involved in an aviation accident near Central Coast, Australia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft owned by T. M. S. Hall suffered an engine failure while approaching Central Coast, NSW. The pilot made an emergency landing in Teggurah Lake, where the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but the pilot was unhurt.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an en route flight from Toowoomba, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while approaching Central Coast in New South Wales. The pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure, directing the aircraft into Teggurah Lake. The aircraft ultimately came to rest in shallow water. Following the incident, the aircraft was assessed and determined to be damaged beyond repair. The pilot was reported to be unhurt. The aircraft was owned by T. M. S. Hall. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator was provided in the source material, and no definitive cause was stated beyond the engine failure.

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