Accident Details
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a flight from Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane to Armidale Airport, with a planned stop at Glen Innes. The accident occurred on a property owned by Zanatta, located near Pozieres in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland. During the flight, one engine caught fire, and the cockpit filled with smoke. The aircraft subsequently made a belly landing, resulting in considerable damage to the aircraft.
Flight Path
The aircraft was en route from Eagle Farm Airport to Armidale Airport via Glen Innes when the engine fire began. The flight path included a stop at Glen Innes, but the fire occurred before reaching that destination. The pilot attempted to land the aircraft safely after the fire broke out.
Outcome
Despite the damage to the aircraft, the pilot and three passengers were uninjured. The aircraft came to rest on its belly on the property. The investigation into the accident determined that the cause was an engine fire in flight. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or date of the accident were provided in the official report.