VH-PCQ (AS55) — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

February 12, 1996Accident
The aircraft was engaged on a charter flight for the BHP Cannington mine, and departed from Townsville at 0630 EST. The flight was uneventful and the aircraft landed at Cannington at 0840. The aircraft was refuelled and at about 0945 seven passengers and baggage were loaded. The aircraft was started and taxied for runway 36.
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
The following findings were reported: - The retaining bolts for the propeller gearbox stationary gear assembly failed when the aircraft had just become airborne. - The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and landed the aircraft with landing gear retracted. Full accident record