Investigation number
AO-2024-051
Occurrence date
Location
about 108 km west of Toowoomba Airport
State
Queensland
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Final report: Internal review
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence category
Icing
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion
The ATSB is investigating an icing incident involving Beech Aircraft B200, VH-ZMW, about 108 km west of Toowoomba, Queensland on 9 October 2024.
During cruise, the pilot detected severe icing, and the aircraft encountered turbulence. The pilot diverted the aircraft to Roma.
The final report has been drafted and is undergoing internal review to ensure the report adequately and accurately reflects the evidence collected, analysis, and agreed findings.
The 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.
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Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
B200
Registration
VH-ZMW
Aircraft Operator
Austrek Aviation Pty Ltd
Serial number
BB1460
Operation type
Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Toowoomba Airport, QLD
Destination
Normanton Airport, QLD
Damage
Minor