Accredited Representative to the Japan Transport Safety Board following a runway excursion involving a Gulfstream G550, VH-PFL, at New Chitose Airport, Japan, on 12 December 2025

AA-2026-006

Summary

The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is investigating a runway excursion involving a Gulfstream G550, registered VH-PFL, at New Chitose Airport, Japan, on 12 December 2025.

After the aircraft landed, it overran the runway and came to a stop in a grassy area.

The JTSB has requested assistance and the appointment of an accredited representative from the ATSB.

To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB appointed an accredited representative in accordance with paragraph 5.23 of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and commenced an investigation under the Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number AA-2026-006
Occurrence date 12/12/2025
Occurrence time and timezone 09:55 UTC
Location New Chitose Airport
State International
Report status Pending
Investigation type Accredited Representative
Investigation status Active
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Serious Incident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
Model GV-SP
Registration VH-PFL
Serial number 5287
Aircraft operator Pacific Flight Services Pty Ltd
Sector Jet
Operation type Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes
Activity Commercial air transport-Non-scheduled-Passenger transport charters
Departure point Juanda International Airport, Indonesia
Destination New Chitose Airport, Japan
Injuries None
Damage Nil