FlightFollowerFlight Instructor & ATC team up to rescue distressed solo student pilot
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On 26 November 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior (VH-MFY) operated by Vectra Holdings Pty Ltd made an emergency landing at Archerfield Airport (YBAF) after its left main landing wheel detached shortly after takeoff. The solo student pilot circled for nearly an hour to burn fuel before executing a perfect one-wheel landing, guided by ATC and his instructor from the tower. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries — a textbook example of calm decision-making and teamwork in aviation
Timeline
On 26 November 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 Warrior (VH-MFY) operated by Vectra Holdings Pty Ltd made an emergency landing at Archerfield Airport (YBAF) after its left main landing wheel detached shortly after takeoff.
1.
Development of the situation
The solo student pilot circled for nearly an hour to burn fuel before executing a perfect one-wheel landing, guided by ATC and his instructor from the tower.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
The aircraft landed safely with no injuries — a textbook example of calm decision-making and teamwork in aviation
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 26 Nov 2016
- Aircraft
- Piper
- Category
- Emergency, Fuel, Fire / Smoke, Student pilot
- Reconstruction
- 20:15
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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