[Kharon]

Once again – wait for answers.

“It is believed the plane took off from Heck Field airstrip at Jacobs Well, then lost power at very low altitude.”

Being a fatal and in Qld, it's probably fair enough for the police to investigate; they were involved and did well with the Hempel fiasco; more recently the latest Lockhart accident. They seem to be pretty good at 'investigation' but I wonder at their frustration levels, after they've finished their work.

This one is going to be tough, trying to work out why the engine lost power after a fire must be difficult. If something internally has packed up, the engineers will find that quickly enough; but if it has been one of the basic two (air/ fuel) then there are difficulties. No doubt some form of conclusion will be reached. But what then?

A detailed report should follow. That report must be fully and freely available to all. There are valid reasons for a speedy, comprehensive analysis. Unless the aircraft engine was a 'one-off' then many others will be in service. There have been several LSA Recreational fatalities recently – there has not been too much published which reflects the reasons why . RA Oz provide only a summary, ATSB seem hamstrung; and, the general population have no salient details from which a safety plan can be developed - to minimise or prevent a repeat of a similar accident.

Fatal Accident involving RAAus members. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident..."

P2 - Hmm...that kind of reads like the police will be the only ones investigating this fatal accident.

Perhaps it is time the 'official' investigators were called in; at least the Police are accountable and have proven to be reliable. Full, open disclosure of the accident is essential to safety; a two line 'summary' is not only worthless, but dangerous. Not good enough is it.

Toot – toot...