Investigation number
AO-2025-002
Occurrence date
Location
Bankstown Airport
State
New South Wales
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence type
Runway excursion
Occurrence category
Serious Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating a runway excursion involving Cessna Aircraft Company 510, registered VH-SQY, at Bankstown Airport, New South Wales on 11 January 2025.

During landing on a wet runway, the aircraft experienced aquaplaning resulting in a runway excursion.

The evidence collection phase of the investigation will involve interviewing witnesses and involved parties, examination of maintenance records, retrieving and reviewing recorded data, and the collection of other relevant information.

A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
510
Registration
VH-SQY
Aircraft Operator
Airmed Australia Pty Ltd
Serial number
510-0343
Operation type
Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Narrandera Airport
Destination
Bankstown Airport
Damage
Nil