No fatalities

30 Oct 2010: DE HAVILLAND DHC8 300 — Air Nelson — Blenheim, New Zealand

Blenheim, New Zealand

On 30 Oct 2010, a DE HAVILLAND DHC8 300 operated by Air Nelson was involved in an aviation accident near Blenheim, New Zealand. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 20, 2010, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 (ZK-NEB) operated by Air Nelson Ltd experienced a nose gear collapse after landing at Blenheim Airport, New Zealand, following a flight from Wellington.

Incident Overview

On September 20, 2010, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 aircraft, registration ZK-NEB, suffered a nose gear collapse after landing at Blenheim Airport in New Zealand. The aircraft was operated by Air Nelson Ltd as a commercial passenger flight. The flight had originated from Wellington.

Investigation

The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is the responsible agency. Further information regarding the incident may be obtained from TAIC at their Wellington office.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-300, a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner. The specific registration was ZK-NEB.

Operator Information

Air Nelson Ltd, based in New Zealand, operated the flight.

Incident Location and Time

The incident occurred at Blenheim Airport, New Zealand, on September 20, 2010, at 0400 UTC.