Investigation number
AO-2025-002
Occurrence date
Location
Bankstown Airport
State
New South Wales
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Defined
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Final report: Drafting
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
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 ATSB has completed the evidence collection and analysis phases of the investigation and is drafting the final report.

In the course of the investigation, the ATSB has identified potential limitations in risk controls relevant to the occurrence that are considered likely to have contributed to the occurrence. Examination of these factors represent a significant increase in the scope of this investigation, and it has been upgraded from Short to Defined as a result (the ATSB's different levels of investigation are detailed here).

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
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