VH-TLQ (R22) — 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 2021 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried VH-TLQ.

November 22, 1995Accident
The aircraft was the second to take off in a stream of six on a night flight from the Tangalooma Resort strip to Coolangatta aerodrome. Shortly after takeoff it struck the ground, nosed over and was consumed by a fuel-fed fire.
Partenavia P.68
The following factors were reported: 1. The takeoff direction was dark and had no visible horizon. 2. The elevator trim was not set for takeoff. 3. The elevator load on takeoff was high. 4. The pilot did not monitor the aircraft attitude after lift-off. 5. The flap was retracted in one movement, increasing the elevator load. 6. Full accident record
February 2, 1987Accident
The aircraft was the first of a group of four aircraft being used to return staff to an alluvial gold mine after a weekend break.
Cessna 402 · 5 fatalities
An inspection of wreckage did not reveal any mechanical defect or failure that could have contributed to the accident. The reasons for the apparent loss of control of the aircraft could not be determined. Full accident record