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Date:
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time:
12:10 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Lancair 200
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
VH-OIO
MSN:
S31
Year of Manufacture:
2000
Engine Model:
Teledyne-Continental O-200-A
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Accident
Location:
Aldinga Airport, SA (YADG) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Murray Bridge Airport, SA (YMBD)
Destination Airport:
Aldinga Airport, SA (YADG)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On July 31, 2025, a privately operated Lancair 200, registered VH-OIO, landed wheels-up at Aldinga Aerodrome, South Australia, following a short flight from Murray Bridge. The aircraft was carrying two occupants, neither of whom sustained injuries.
During the downwind leg of the circuit, the pilot identified that the aircraft was about 100 ft below the standard circuit height. To regain altitude, the pilot elected not to lower the landing gear at that stage to improve climb performance. After correcting the height deviation, the pilot continued with the landing sequence but neglected to extend the landing gear.
During the final approach checklist, the pilot checked mixture and propeller controls but failed to note that the ‘three green’ landing gear indicator lights were not illuminated. The aircraft was also equipped with a bright amber warning light designed to illuminate when the landing gear is retracted, flaps are deployed, and the aircraft is below 800 ft AGL. The pilot later reported that glare from bright sunlight may have prevented detection of both the gear indicator lights and the warning light.
The aircraft touched down smoothly on its fuselage and slid for approximately 100 metres before coming to rest on the grass verge adjacent to the runway. The pilot promptly shut down the master switch, fuel, and other systems, then ordered an evacuation. A following aircraft was instructed to go around after being informed of the situation.
The aircraft sustained minor damage to its underside, but no injuries occurred.
Sources:
Pilot report, local news
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.