Landing Accident – de Havilland Canada DHC-2T Turbo Beaver at Deniliquin Airport, New South Wales, Australia – February 23, 2025

Date:
Sunday, February 23, 2025

Time:
18:14 Local Time

Type of Aircraft:
de Havilland Canada DHC-2T Turbo Beaver

Owner/Operator:
Jump Aviation Pty Ltd

Registration:
VH-AAX

MSN:
1411

Year of Manufacture:
1959

Engine Model:
Garrett Turbine TPE331-2-201A

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Location:
Deniliquin Airport, NSW (DNQ/YDLQ) – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Ferry/Positioning

Departure Airport:
YLGH

Destination Airport:
Deniliquin Airport, NSW (DNQ/YDLQ)

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities (ATSB)

Circumstances:

On February 23, 2025, a de Havilland Canada DHC-2T Turbo Beaver operated by Jump Aviation Pty Ltd was involved in an accident during landing at Deniliquin Airport in New South Wales, Australia. The aircraft was on a ferry/positioning flight from YLGH to Deniliquin Airport.

During the landing phase, the pilot encountered a crosswind, which led to a loss of control of the aircraft. The right main landing gear leg detached from the airframe upon touchdown, causing the right wing and propeller to strike the ground. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, particularly to the right wing, landing gear assembly, and propeller system.

Despite the severity of the incident, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. Emergency services responded promptly to secure the aircraft and assess the situation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident, focusing on factors such as weather conditions, pilot handling, and the condition of the aircraft’s landing gear.

The ATSB will examine whether the age of the aircraft (manufactured in 1959) and its maintenance history may have contributed to the failure of the landing gear. Additionally, investigators will review meteorological data to determine the impact of the crosswind on the pilot’s ability to maintain control during landing.

This incident underscores the challenges pilots face when operating older aircraft in adverse weather conditions. It also highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the structural integrity of critical components such as landing gear.