July 1, 2024

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Date:
18-JUN-2024

Time:
03:25

Type of Aircraft:
Pilatus PC-12/47E

Owner/Operator:
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)

Registration:
VH-OWY

MSN:
1663

Year of Manufacture:
2016

Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Location:
Nullagine Airport, WA (NLL/YNUL) – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Ambulance

Departure Airport:
Newman Airport, WA (ZNE/YNWN)

Destination Airport:
Nullagine Airport, WA (NLL/YNUL)

Circumstances:

While landing at Nullagine Airport, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft collided with a cow on the runway, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. Remarkably, the two occupants, including the pilot, were unharmed in the incident. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the circumstances leading to this unusual collision to enhance safety measures and prevent future occurrences.

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.