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Cessna Crash in Beagle Bay

What: Broome Aviation Cessna 208B Grand Caravan en route from Broome to Koolan Island Australia
Where: Beagle Bay Airport
When: Jan 14 2010
Who: pilot
Why: While en route, the pilot received an indication of low pressure and received permission to divert to Beagle Bay. On approach, the pilot told authorities that the engine on his Cessna Caravan cut out at 9,500 ft.. He then undershot the runway. The plane flipped and the engine separated.

The pilot is being treated for head injuries.

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