Incident Overview
Shortly after departing from Robe Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of power in its left engine during the initial climb. The engine's revolutions per minute (rpm) dropped to 1,500, and the crew encountered severe vibrations. The captain decided to return to the airport and attempt a landing on runway 15. However, realizing that the aircraft would not reach the runway, the captain opted for an emergency landing.
Emergency Landing
The aircraft executed a belly landing in an open field located approximately 2 kilometers north of the airport. All seven occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Response and Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the scene. The cause of the left engine power loss has not been determined at this time.