Jabiru down in Brissie!

[cowl flaps]

Was it def. the donk ****ting itself, or did it just run outa go juice ??

[Jetjr]

Outa fuel is commented on elsewhere

Awesome job landing there and repairable id say, two living occupants, pretty good outcome but feel free to knock the brand

[chuboy]

It has come to light that this very aircraft ditched in a paddock only12 months ago, after an engine failure Owned by Pathfinder Aviation at Archerfield.

[cbradio]

It won't link from my phone but the other one is on YouTube.

[PaulGa]

It was a 6 so no need to retract.

[MakeItHappenCaptain]

And another one down on a golf course at Mildura this arvo...
I've flown rotaxes across the ditch, but I won't do one circuit in a Jabbapoo.

Btw, Pathfinder's was professionally and correctly maintained at AF.

Silk purse, sow's ear....

[Desert Flower]

And another one down on a golf course at Mildura this arvo...

Damn things seem to be attracted to paddocks, golf courses & the like!

DF.

[Tinstaafl]

Well, the solution is easy! Never fly a Jab over an open area. Confine all operations over built up areas & things should be be fine.

[Capt Quentin McHale]

Methinks the Jab engine reliability has been done to death here and elsewhere, and yes I wouldn't go near them either.


BUT, my question is.... and taking into account the running out of fuel theory.


What was the EXACT position of the fuel selector at the time the engine had a little cough???


Just curious...


McHale.

[Squawk7700]

The Jabiru fuel selector has two settings only.

On and Off.

[Capt Quentin McHale]

You are indeed correct Squawk7700.


The intent of my question was to throw Human Factors/pilot error into the equation...


McHale.