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Date:
02-APR-2024
Time:
21:19 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Beechcraft 58 Baron
Owner/Operator:
Air Gold Coast Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-YDC
MSN:
TH-755
Year of Manufacture:
1976
Engine Model:
Teledyne-continental IO-520-C
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Location:
Gold Coast Airport (OOL/YBCG), Bilinga, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Unknown
Departure Airport:
Gold Coast Airport, QLD (OOL/YBCG)
Destination Airport:
Gold Coast Airport, QLD (OOL/YBCG)
Circumstances:
**A Beechcraft 58 Baron operated by Air Gold Coast Pty Ltd experienced a landing gear failure, resulting in a gear-up landing at Gold Coast Airport, QLD. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, involved two experienced pilots and no students. Despite the potential danger, both pilots executed the emergency landing successfully, avoiding injuries and sustaining only minor damage to the aircraft. Emergency services were on high alert during the landing, prepared for any potential fire risks associated with the aircraft’s fuel. The successful emergency procedure avoided any significant harm, and the pilots were able to walk away from the incident unharmed, requiring no hospitalization. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the landing gear failure.**
Encountered issues on this flight or another? Carter Capner Law is expert in compensation and insurance claims arising out of accidents in light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.