July 1, 2024

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Date:
21-JUN-2024

Time:
07:15 LT

Type of Aircraft:
Lancair 320

Owner/Operator:
Private

Registration:
VH-HXZ

MSN:
N223

Year of Manufacture:
1994

Engine Model:
Textron Lycoming O-320-D1A

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Total Occupants]

Aircraft Damage:
Minor

Location:
Hervey Bay Airport (YHBA), Urangan, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD (MCY/YBSU)

Destination Airport:
Hervey Bay Airport, QLD (HVB/YHBA)

Circumstances:

**The Lancair 320, registered VH-HXZ, encountered landing gear issues during its approach to Hervey Bay Airport. The nose wheel failed to deploy, prompting the pilot to execute an emergency landing. Despite the gear malfunction, the aircraft sustained only minor damage, and no injuries were reported among the occupants. The incident has caught the attention of local authorities, and further investigation may be conducted to determine the cause of the mechanical failure.**

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.