October 17, 2023

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 & Time:
17-OCT-2023

Type of Aircraft:
Jabiru LSA 55/3J

Flight Phase:
Landing

Flight Type:
[Not specified]

Total Occupants:
[Not specified]

Total Fatalities:
0

Circumstances:

On 17th October 2023, a Jabiru LSA 55/3J experienced a challenging landing at Coldstream Airport (YCEM) in Victoria, Australia. During its approach to land on runway 17, the aircraft encountered variable winds of about 08 knots. As the plane neared its landing, a sudden cessation of headwind led to a slightly harder touchdown than anticipated. This caused the aircraft to veer off to the left of the bitumen runway, and onto the adjacent grass. Consequently, the left wheel of the aircraft ended up in a shallow ditch beside a taxi turn-off point. This action resulted in the aircraft’s nose pitching downwards, subsequently breaking the wooden propeller and causing damage to the front wheel. Fortunately, there were no property damages or injuries reported.

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.