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Date:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time:
c. 12:30 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 310R II
Owner/Operator:
Private, operated by Jandakot Flight Centre Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-TBG
MSN:
310R0299
Year of Manufacture:
1975
Engine Model:
Teledyne-Continental IO-520
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Incident
Location:
Darwin International Airport (DRW/YPDN), Darwin, NT – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Bathurst Island Airport, NT (BRT/YBTI)
Destination Airport:
Darwin International Airport, NT (DRW/YPDN)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media, or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On June 18, 2025, a privately owned Cessna 310R II (registration VH-TBG), operated by Jandakot Flight Centre Pty Ltd, experienced a left main gear collapse during landing on runway 11 at Darwin International Airport in the Northern Territory, Australia. The aircraft veered off the runway following the collapse, sustaining minor damage.
The pilot, the sole occupant, had made an emergency call prior to landing due to an undercarriage issue. Emergency services were standing by at the airport to respond to the incident. Despite the gear failure and subsequent runway excursion, the pilot was not injured.
The incident occurred after the aircraft completed a flight from Bathurst Island Airport to Darwin. Investigators are expected to examine factors such as mechanical issues with the landing gear, maintenance history, and operational procedures to determine the cause of the collapse.
This incident highlights the importance of rigorous pre-flight checks and regular maintenance for aging aircraft like the 1975 Cessna 310R II, particularly when operating in remote regions like the Northern Territory.
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.