Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 July 2006
Aircraft Type: Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III
Owner/operator: Corporate Air (Australia)
Registration Number: VH-VEH
Location: Canberra Airport, ACT (CBR) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Metro aircraftMetro aircraft
Category: Accident
A Metro aircraft experienced a significantly elevated flare during a nighttime landing at Canberra, leading to a firm landing and substantial damage.A Metro aircraft experienced a significantly elevated flare during a nighttime landing at Canberra, leading to a firm landing and substantial damage.
Description
The Metro was flared higher than usual during a night-time landing at Canberra. This resulted in a firm landing, causing substantial damage.
Primary Cause
Elevated flare during nighttime landing.Elevated flare during nighttime landing.Share on:
