Have any questions? Call us: 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.
Date:
December 26, 2024
Time:
c. 01:54 UTC (12:54 LT)
Type of Aircraft:
Bombardier DHC-8-402Q Dash 8
Owner/Operator:
Sunstate Airlines
Registration:
VH-QOD
MSN:
4123
Year of Manufacture:
2006
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Not specified]
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Location:
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ/YBHI), NSW – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Destination Airport:
Broken Hill Airport, NSW (BHQ/YBHI)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
Sunstate Airlines flight QF2017, a Bombardier DHC-8-402Q Dash 8, experienced a hard landing incident at Broken Hill Airport. The aircraft, operating a scheduled passenger flight from Sydney, encountered difficulties during its initial landing attempt on runway 06. While the specific factors that led to the hard landing are not yet known, several possibilities could include challenging weather conditions at the time of landing, potential issues with the aircraft’s landing gear or other systems, or pilot decision-making during the approach.
The flight crew, recognizing the unstable landing, initiated a go-around procedure. A go-around is a standard safety maneuver in aviation where the pilots abort the landing attempt and climb back to a safe altitude. This allows them to reassess the situation, address any potential issues, and prepare for another landing attempt. After circling for approximately 75 minutes, the aircraft successfully landed without further incident.
The incident highlights the importance of go-around procedures in ensuring flight safety. By recognizing an unstable approach or landing and executing a go-around, pilots can avoid potential accidents and ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
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.