Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 April 2013
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander
Owner/operator: Air Vanuatu
Registration Number: YJ-RV16
Location: Walaha Airport (WLH) –
ÿ Vanuatu
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left hand wingLeft hand wing
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced a landing impact at Walaha Airport (WLH) in Vanuatu. The aircraft taxied to the northern end of the runway and struck a pole on the building’s porch. The left wing sustained damage, including a bent wing tip and a damaged leading edge, resulting in no injuries to the pilot or passengers.An Islander aircraft experienced a landing impact at Walaha Airport (WLH) in Vanuatu. The aircraft taxied to the northern end of the runway and struck a pole on the building’s porch. The left wing sustained damage, including a bent wing tip and a damaged leading edge, resulting in no injuries to the pilot or passengers.
Description
After landing at Walaha Airport (WLH), Vanuatu, the Islander taxied to the small terminal building at the northern end of the runway. The left hand wing impacted a pole on the porch, supporting the roof of the building. The left hand wing tip was bent upwards and the leading edge of the wing was damaged as a result of the impact. Neither the pilot nor the passengers sustained any injuries.
Source of Information
http://orrbesau.com/http://orrbesau.com/Primary Cause
Impact with a pole on the building’s porch.Impact with a pole on the building’s porch.Share on:
