Investigation number
AO-2025-025
Occurrence date
Location
near Perth Airport
State
Western Australia
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence category
Aircraft preparation
Unstable approach
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating an unstable approach involving an Alliance Airlines Fokker 100, VH-FKF, near Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 29 April 2025.

During an approach to land at Perth Airport, the flight crew continued an unstable straight-in visual approach below the operator's stabilisation height. The aircraft landed without further incident.

The evidence collection phase of the investigation will involve interviewing the flight crew, reviewing recorded data, and the collection of other relevant information.

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 that appropriate safety action can be taken.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Fokker B.V.
Model
F28 MK 0100
Registration
VH-FKF
Aircraft Operator
Alliance Airlines Pty Limited
Serial number
11365
Operation type
Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Jameson ALA, WA
Destination
Perth Airport, WA
Damage
Nil