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Date:
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time:
c. 09:39 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Lancair Legacy 2000 (Silhouette image of generic LEG2 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Smith Legacy Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-XTZ
MSN:
L2K-323
Year of Manufacture:
2010
Engine Model:
Teledyne-Continental RIO-550-N8B
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Accident
Location:
Jandakot Airport (JAD/YPJT), Perth, WA – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Jandakot Airport, WA (JAD/YPJT)
Destination Airport:
Jandakot Airport, WA (JAD/YPJT)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a private flight at Jandakot Airport in Western Australia when it approached runway 06L for landing. During the landing sequence, the landing gear was not extended, resulting in a gear-up touchdown.
The Lancair Legacy 2000 slid along the runway surface before coming to a stop. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the pilot, the sole occupant, was found uninjured.
The aircraft sustained minor damage consistent with a gear-up landing. After the occurrence, the runway was inspected and cleared by airport authorities. No additional injuries or secondary impacts were reported.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/61552091183898/posts/breaking-just-in-jandakot-airport-pilot-escapes-serious-injury-after-light-plane/122273255834069706/
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=XTZ
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VHXTZ/history/20251130/0030Z/YPJT/YPJT
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.