Forced landing at Rosedale near Bundaberg 22/02/25

[phantomphixer]

Reported forced landing of Jabiru 230 Saturday 22/2 at about 11am.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/bundaberg/one-injured-in-plane-crash-rosedale/news-story/f2765d7f29aa405124157a2234400be9

[BrendAn]

Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time:
c. 10:40 Local Time

Type of Aircraft:
Jabiru J230-D

Owner/Operator:
Private

Registration:
24-7384

MSN:
J721

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Minor

Location:
North of Rosedale, QLD – Australia

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Gladstone Airport, QLD (GLT/YGLA)

Destination Airport:
Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD (MCY/YBSU)

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media, or unofficial sources

Circumstances:

On February 22, 2025, a privately operated Jabiru J230-D experienced an engine failure while en route from Gladstone Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. The pilot, a man in his 60s, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to glide the aircraft toward a nearby airstrip. However, the aircraft fell short of the intended landing area and executed a forced landing in a paddock north of Rosedale, Queensland.

Upon landing, the left landing gear broke off, causing minor damage to the aircraft. The pilot sustained a head injury during the incident but was able to exit the aircraft unassisted. Emergency services were alerted, and the Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical helicopter was dispatched at 11:25 AM local time. The helicopter landed in the paddock near the crash site, where a LifeFlight critical care doctor and a Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) flight paramedic provided medical treatment to the pilot for his head injury.

The pilot was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital in stable condition for further evaluation and treatment. The aircraft received only minor damage, primarily due to the broken landing gear, and there were no fatalities reported.

The exact cause of the engine failure is currently under investigation. While official details are limited, preliminary reports suggest that the engine failure occurred mid-flight, forcing the pilot to execute an emergency landing. The incident highlights the importance of pre-flight checks and contingency planning, particularly for private pilots operating in remote or rural areas.

[tinydrip]

Nearly overflew what appears to be a private strip at

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBF1RvBHaKZpo5JXA

 

Though he was at 4500 feet at that point.

Pity, as it would have left a few years on his lifeline.

 

Congrats on making it that far and surviving.

Edited 8 hours ago by tinydrip