Mooney M20J VH-CYK Involved in a Landing Incident at Hedlow Airfield near Yeppoon

Investigations have commenced after local Mooney M20J VH-CYK was involved in a 'wildlife strike' on Sunday 24 March while trying to land at Hedlow Airfield near Yeppoon.

VH-CYK at Gladstone Airport on November 2012

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating and so far reports that "The aircraft sustained a wildlife strike after the pilot initiated a go-around due to birds near the runway".

It is understood that the aircraft possibly even hit a cow once on the ground.  VH-CYK is believed to have sustained substantial damage.