Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 2 April 1981
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator: Bush Pilots Airways
Registration Number: VH-BPL
Location: Emerald Airport, QLD (EMD) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage, rendering it irreparable.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear.Share on:
