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Date:
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time:
12:00 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 310R
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
VH-NXA
MSN:
310R1324
Year of Manufacture:
1978
Engine Model:
Teledyne-Continental IO-520
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Lake Evella Airport, NT (LEL/YLEV) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Darwin Airport, NT (DRW/YPDN)
Destination Airport:
Lake Evella Airport, NT (LEL/YLEV)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On May 29, 2025, a privately operated Cessna 310R aircraft (registration VH-NXA) experienced a landing gear issue during its approach to land at Lake Evella Airport in the Northern Territory, Australia. The aircraft was operating a non-scheduled passenger flight from Darwin Airport to Lake Evella Airport when the incident occurred.
The landing gear malfunction resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft upon touchdown. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the occupants, whose number has not been specified. Emergency services were on standby but were not required as the situation remained under control.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the landing gear issue. Investigators will examine factors such as mechanical failure, pilot handling, maintenance history, and environmental conditions. The ATSB’s findings may provide insights into preventing similar incidents involving aging aircraft like the 1978 Cessna 310R.
This incident highlights the importance of rigorous pre-flight checks and regular maintenance for older aircraft models, particularly those operating in remote or challenging environments such as the Northern Territory.
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.