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Date:
November 2, 2024
Time:
13:21
Type of Aircraft:
GippsAero GA8-TC-320 Airvan
Owner/Operator:
Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-IDM
MSN:
GA8-TC 320-08-137
Year of Manufacture:
2009
Engine Model:
Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Not specified]
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Location:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (JHQ/YSHR) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (JHQ/YSHR)
Destination Airport:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (JHQ/YSHR)
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities (ATSB)
Circumstances:
A GippsAero GA8-TC-320 Airvan, registered VH-IDM and operated by Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures Pty Ltd, experienced a runway excursion during landing at Shute Harbour Airport, Queensland. The aircraft, which was conducting a passenger charter flight, overran the runway and came to rest in a ditch.
While the specific details leading to the runway excursion are yet to be determined, the ATSB is conducting a thorough investigation. This will include interviewing the involved parties, retrieving and reviewing recorded data from the aircraft (such as flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders, if available), and examining other relevant information, such as weather conditions, runway conditions, and aircraft maintenance records.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the excursion. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.
The ATSB’s investigation aims to identify the contributing factors to this accident and will release a final report upon completion. If any critical safety issues are identified during the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties to facilitate prompt safety actions.
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.