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Date:
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP
Owner/Operator:
Aero-Star Aviation Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-USM
MSN:
172S10291
Year of Manufacture:
2006
Engine Model:
Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Adelaide-Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Training
Departure Airport:
Adelaide-Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF)
Destination Airport:
Adelaide-Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On July 3, 2025, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP registered VH-USM and operated by Aero-Star Aviation Pty Ltd was involved in a landing accident at Adelaide-Parafield Airport, South Australia. The aircraft was conducting a local training flight with one occupant on board.
While landing on runway 03R, the pilot encountered control issues, resulting in a bounced landing followed by a hard touchdown. During the impact, the nose landing gear collapsed and a propeller strike occurred. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. No injuries were reported.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation. Preliminary information confirms the aircraft was damaged during a hard landing sequence that resulted in nose gear collapse and propeller contact with the runway.
Sources:
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Flightradar24 – VH-USM
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. 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.