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Hard Landing During Final Approach (VH-MQI)

Djamardi ALA, (Jimarda ALA), Northern Territory

On August 2, 2017, a Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd GA-8 (registration VH-MQI) operated by Arnhem Land Community Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Djamardi ALA, (Jimarda ALA), Northern Territory. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. The incorrect response to the reducing airspeed led to a high descent rate with insufficient height to recover. This summary draws on records from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A hard landing occurred after the pilot lowered the nose to recover from low airspeed during final approach, resulting in damage to the cargo pod and main undercarriage.

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment During the final approach, the pilot observed that the aircraft's airspeed had dropped below the desired level. In an attempt to correct this, the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft. This maneuver resulted in a high descent rate that could not be arrested before the aircraft touched down, leading to a hard landing. The impact of the hard landing caused damage to the cargo pod, the main undercarriage legs, and the fairings. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 2017 Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd GA-8 accident near Djamardi ALA, (Jimarda ALA), Northern Territory?

A hard landing occurred after the pilot lowered the nose to recover from low airspeed during final approach, resulting in damage to the cargo pod and main undercarriage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2017 Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd GA-8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2017 involved a Gippsland Aeronautics Pty Ltd GA-8, registration VH-MQI, operated by Arnhem Land Community Airlines, at Djamardi ALA, (Jimarda ALA), Northern Territory.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. The incorrect response to the reducing airspeed led to a high descent rate with insufficient height to recover. This resulted in the hard landing and aircraft damage.

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