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Date:
Monday 6 April 2026
Time:
11:30
Type of Aircraft:
AAK Hornet
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
54.65 km 216 degrees from Williamtown Aerodrome, NSW – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was in the landing phase when it veered off the runway at a location south-west of Williamtown Aerodrome in New South Wales. During the runway excursion, the aircraft departed the prepared surface.
After leaving the runway, the aircraft collided with a fence before overturning. The aircraft came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage.
The ATSB was notified of the occurrence. The ICAO occurrence category recorded for the event was RE: Runway Excursion.
Sources:
ATSB
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.