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Date:
15-AUG-2024
Time:
08:00
Type of Aircraft:
Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23
Owner/Operator:
Skippers Aviation
Registration:
VH-WBQ
MSN:
DC-884B
Year of Manufacture:
1996
Engine Model:
Garrett Turbineo TPE331-12
Aircraft Damage:
None
Location:
27 km ENE of Perth, WA – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Perth Airport, WA (PER/YPPH)
Destination Airport:
Bronzewing Airport, WA (YBWG)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
**Shortly after takeoff from Perth Airport, Skippers Aviation flight PY5003 experienced smoke and hot air emanating from the cockpit ventilation system. This prompted the crew to return to Perth. During the approach, the aircraft unintentionally descended below the minimum safe altitude due to the increased workload and communications with air traffic control, which compromised the aircraft’s stability. Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the aircraft itself sustained no damage. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the smoke and the subsequent descent below safe levels.**
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.