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Date:
13-MAY-2024
Time:
10:30 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Beechcraft B200 Super King Air
Owner/Operator:
Eastern Air Services Pty Ltd
Registration:
VH-XDV
MSN:
BB-1100
Year of Manufacture:
1982
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Location:
Newcastle Airport (NTL/YWLM), Williamtown, NSW – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Newcastle-Williamtown Airport, NSW (NTL/YWLM)
Destination Airport:
Port Macquarie Airport, NSW (PQQ/YPMQ)
Circumstances:
**A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, operated by Eastern Air Services, encountered undercarriage issues shortly after takeoff from Newcastle Airport. After taking off at approximately 8:30 AM, the pilot, Peter Schott, detected problems with the landing gear. He flew in a holding pattern, attempting to resolve the issue and to burn off fuel. Despite multiple efforts to deploy the landing gear, the issue persisted, leading to a decision to perform a gear-up landing. The aircraft landed safely at 1:15 PM on Newcastle Airport’s runway 30. The pilot and two passengers emerged unharmed, thanks to the pilot’s skillful handling of the emergency. The incident was marked by the pilot’s calm demeanor under pressure, contributing to the successful outcome without any injuries. Authorities, including NSW Police and emergency services, were on standby during the landing, and the event is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).**
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.