Overview

• The single-engine Piper Cherokee lost power during a training flight and ditched onto the fairway at Mona Vale Golf Course on August 17.
• NSW Ambulance inspector Chris Peck confirmed the aircraft suffered an in-flight power loss before the controlled touchdown.
• A flight instructor and student on board escaped with minor or no injuries and were treated by paramedics before being released stable from Royal North Shore Hospital.
• The plane sustained visible damage to a wing, fuselage and landing gear, but Mona Vale Golf Club reported no significant facility damage and resumed play.
• The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened a formal inquiry to review crew reports, maintenance logs and witness footage in order to determine the root cause.