Aviation safety investigations & reports
Runway collision involving an Extra EA 300 aircraft, VH-EXR and a Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, VH-LTO, at Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020
AO-2020-051
Summary
The ATSB is investigating the runway collision of an Extra EA 300 aircraft registered VH-EXR and a Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter registered VH-LTO on runway 12 at Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020.
During a touch-and-go landing, the Extra EA 300 collided with the Guimbal Cabri G2 on the runway. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation will include interviewing the pilots and witnesses and reviewing any available recorded flight data.
A 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 appropriate safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 18 September 2020 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 12:49 EST | Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Caloundra Airport | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | Queensland | Occurrence type: | Airborne collision | ||
| Occurrence category: | Accident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 1st Quarter 2021 |
Aircraft 1 details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Extra-Flugzeugbau GmbH | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | EA 300 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-EXR | |
| Serial number | 010 | |
| Operator | Sunshine Coast Flying School | |
| Type of operation | Flying Training | |
| Sector | Piston | |
| Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Caloundra, Queensland | |
| Destination | Caloundra, Queensland |
Aircraft 2 details
| Aircraft model | Guimbal, Cabri G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft registration | VH-LTO | |
| Serial number | 1071 | |
| Operator | Aeropower | |
| Type of operation | Flying Training | |
| Sector | Piston | |
| Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
| Destination | Caloundra, Queensland |