Misaligned take-off involving Beechcraft King Air B200C, VH-FDI, at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland, on 24 February 2026

Summary

The ATSB is investigating a runway event involving a Beechcraft B200C King Air, registered VH‑FDI, at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland, on 24 February 2026.

During take-off for an aeromedical flight with 2 medical crew on board, the sole pilot misaligned the aircraft on the runway and struck a runway light. The pilot rejected the take-off and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.

Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.

The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.