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Date & Time:
08-JAN-2024, 07:00
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Townsville Airlines Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-NWJ
MSN:
208B2161
Year of Manufacture:
2010
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A
Occupants:
10
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Location:
Lizard Island Airport (YLZI), Lizard Island, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Take off
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Lizard Island Airport, QLD (LZR/YLZI)
Destination Airport:
Cairns Airport, QLD (CNS/YBCS)
Circumstances:
**A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Townsville Airlines Pty Ltd, registration VH-NWJ, overturned during an emergency landing at Lizard Island Airport. The aircraft, en route to Cairns, experienced an engine power loss and attempted to return to Lizard Island. The plane overshot the runway and flipped, resulting in substantial damage. Two of the ten occupants sustained injuries, and four passengers were transported to Cairns Hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the crash.**
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.