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Date:
January 8, 2025
Time:
c. 09:20 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 525B Citation CJ3
Owner/Operator:
Tropicair Ltd
Registration:
P2-MEH
MSN:
525B-0027
Year of Manufacture:
[Information not provided]Engine Model:
[Information not provided – likely Williams FJ44]Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Not specified]
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
None
Location:
Avalon Airport (AVV/YMAV), Avalon, VIC – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Test
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
Destination Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
A Cessna 525B Citation CJ3, operated by Tropicair Ltd, experienced an in-flight emergency during a test flight. The aircraft had been undergoing maintenance and modifications at Essendon Fields Airport for nearly 10 months.
During the test flight, the aircraft’s transponders were observed transmitting a code 7700, which indicates an emergency situation. Reports suggest that the aircraft suffered a total electrical failure, although this has not been officially confirmed.
The aircraft, originally intended to depart and arrive at Essendon Fields Airport, diverted to Avalon Airport. There were unconfirmed reports of a potential issue with the undercarriage, but the aircraft landed safely on runway 36.
The aircraft remains grounded at Avalon Airport pending further investigation and rectification of the reported faults. The incident highlights the importance of thorough maintenance and testing procedures to ensure the safe return to service of aircraft after extended periods of maintenance or modification.
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.