27th September 2008... What a day!

On the 27th September 2008, 5DME visited the Adelaide Airport for the purposes of video and photos of the A380 on its first visit to YPAD. What a spectacular site it was too! However as we were waiting the was an emergency landing on runway 30. Apparently, a Beech B200 VH-URU was having difficulties with the landing gear after just taking off for a flight to kangaroo Island.

We noticed a collection of Ambulance, Police and Fire services at the head of 30. After some time circling VH-URU made its approach. Coming in over the threshhold of 30 it was quite obvious he was going in on his belly. We all watched in amazement as the pilot executed a spot-on wheels up landing.

As the the plane came to a halt it was surrounded by Aviation Rescue/Fire Fighting vehicles. After a short time passengers disembarked and assembled alongside the aircraft.

Apparently there were no injuries and all walked away safely.

5DME give recognition to the pilot for such a skilled landing and it only goes to show that skill and daring have once again overcome fear and anxiety :-)