Investigators Reveal Why Pilot Ended up in Paddock After Forced Landing

Investigators reveal why pilot ended up in paddock after forced landing

ATSB report reveals delayed diversion led to Tumut plane's forced landing after mechanical failure signs were noted.

Investigators reveal why pilot bound for Griffith ended up in paddock

Forced landing at Tumut after pilot delayed due to mechanical failure. ATSB highlights importance of timely diversion.

Forced landing of Griffith-bound aircraft in Tumut paddock could have been avoided, report finds

The Aeroprakt two-seat plane landed short of a runway in Tumut. Photo: Supplied. The forced landing of a private light aircraft in Tumut causing injury last year could have been avoided if the pilot had heeded warning signals and followed safety guidelines earlier, an investigative report has found. During a flight from Moruya to Griffith in a Ukrainian two-seat ultralight aircraft (Aeroprakt‑32) in April 2024, a pilot diverted to Tumut due to a…