VH-BDB (R44) — routes, history & safety record

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2019 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried VH-BDB.

September 19, 2017Accident
Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-181
These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. The pilot had refuelled another aircraft to full earlier in the day, which he more likely than not misattributed to the fuel state of VH-BDB. Full accident record
March 29, 2016Accident
Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-181
April 2, 1951AccidentHull loss
The aircraft failed to gain height after takeoff and crashed. Three occupants, among them the pilot, were seriously injured. The aircraft was written off. Investigators found that the aircraft was overloaded by at least 18 kilograms and had 8 passengers and 2 crew, when only certificated to carry 6 passengers.
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon
The aircraft failed to become airborne when taking off from an airstrip at high density altitude due to incorrect technique on the part of the pilot in that he failed to adjust the mixture controls to obtain maximum engine power. Full accident record