Guest David C Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Just coming through is news of a Jabiru coming to grief in Kapunda S.A. Good news is the occupant is OK .. Not confirmed whether the aircraft is GA or RAAus rego .. Pilot walks away from crash landing near Kapunda | Adelaide Now Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Happy to know that the pilot is ok and I hope that the news media report it correctly. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J170 Owner Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Wasn't me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 GOOD NEWS The Pilot is OK.I wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 A jabiru with engine problems??..surely theres been a mistake.. ;)...seriously, glad to hear he's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Has to be a mistake Merv.....seriously ..................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin the Penniless Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Saw nothing on either ch 10 or ch 9 news. I'm curious as to what or how one arranges security and collection of their treasured airplane after such unfortunate occurrences. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XP503 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Jabiru? Engine Failure? Surely not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REastwood Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi, The aircraft is a Jabiru 230D, with 285 hours. On transit from Goolwa to Port Augusta at approx. 40 min into the flight the engine immediately started running rough, like it was only firing on 5 cylinders and vibrating. Carby heat was pulled on, fuel pump on and full power given. There was no change at all to RPM and the engine continued to run rough for approx 30 sec. Aircraft had slowed to 90 knots and dropped to 2500 feet (1500 AGL) when the engine stopped dead (no windmilling). Paddock had already been selected, Adelaide Radar notified and 2 min. later a forced landing executed. At about 30 km/h the front wheel dug into the soft soil and the aircraft flipped. At this stage the insurance company has retrieved the aircraft and will hopefully determine what caused the failure. The only thing that was not tried was a restart, but with limited time and the need to "aviate", the time was used to avoid a steep gully and aim the only flattish ground around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REastwood Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi DestinyFlyer, yes I was the pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Better Avatar! Love the new Avatar, Dex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentas Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Couple of weeks it will be back in the air! One good thing about Jabs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I`m glad I`ve only ever had engine failure in a tail drager :thumb_up:......More than one occasion and never came close to tipping over. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Welcome to the Club Hey Dexter was your out landing a Jab engine failure to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hey Dexter was your out landing a Jab engine failure to ? Nah... Dex is one of those rare people who actually had a engine failure in something other than a Jabiru or a 2 stroke. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Shock Horror to be shore not a 912 I see a few of thews in this moths Mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 As am I and I've done 1300 Hrs in my Jab I like both:clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin the Penniless Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi, glad you made it ok. Can you keep us informed as to the cause of the engine failure when that is determined? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REastwood Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The exact cause is still to be determined, all I know so far is that it was No. 4 cylinder (large bulge in crankcase) and the valves are still in place. That leaves the Big End, Little End, Conrod or Piston. The engine ran on 5 cyl. for 30 secs before seizing, so...? Both wings are badly damaged due to the flip over, the left wing more so than the right. As both main wheels were on the ground for about 15 metres before the nose wheel touched and dug in, I can only assume that it leaned to the left as it was flipping over. It looks like its being sent up to Jabiru to be put back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanzahero Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sounds like (don't take my word as gospel) a big end let go then the crack came around and tried to remove the floating big end from the engine via the crank case / bell housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Generally referred to as "giving birth" especially if things exit through the case ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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