No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Strikes Hangar During Landing at Orange (VH-YBH)

Orange, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 6, 2010, a GippsAero GA8 Airvan (registration VH-YBH) operated by Air Freight Solutions was involved in an aviation accident near Orange, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered VH-YBH
Aircraft registered VH-YBH. Photo: Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine cargo aircraft on approach to Orange, New South Wales, impacted a hangar roof, stalled, and collided with another hangar. The pilot was injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Accident Overview

A single-engine aircraft conducting a cargo flight from Parkes to Orange, New South Wales, experienced an accident during final approach to Orange. The aircraft was too low and impacted the roof of a metal hangar located near the runway threshold. Following the impact, the aircraft stalled and struck the runway surface, tearing off the nose gear. Out of control, the aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a metal hangar under construction.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained injuries in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed.

Location and Context

The incident occurred at an airport in Orange, New South Wales, on a cargo flight originating from Parkes. The hangar impacted was constructed of metal and situated near the runway threshold. A second hangar under construction was also struck after the aircraft left the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jul 2010 GippsAero GA8 Airvan accident near Orange, Australia?

A single-engine cargo aircraft on approach to Orange, New South Wales, impacted a hangar roof, stalled, and collided with another hangar. The pilot was injured and the aircraft destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jul 2010 GippsAero GA8 Airvan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jul 2010 involved a GippsAero GA8 Airvan, registration VH-YBH, operated by Air Freight Solutions, at Orange, Australia.