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2009 Pel-Air Westwind ditching
The 2009 Pel-Air Westwind ditching or Norfolk Island ditching was an aircraft accident on 18 November 2009 near Norfolk Island, Australia. A Westwind II jet operated by Pel-Air was conducting an air ambulance flight for CareFlight International when it was forced to ditch after being unable to land in bad weather and not having sufficient fuel to divert to an alternate destination.
The official accident report issued two and half years later by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) attracted wide criticism,
emergencies to ensure patients have the best chance of survival regardless of their remote location.
See also.
- LifeFlight
- Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
- Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service
- Angel Flight
- Aspen Medical
- 2009 Pel-Air Westwind ditching