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Date:
Saturday 1 August 2026
Time:
10:54
Type of Aircraft:
Barrows Bearhawk Patrol
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
VH-TUC
MSN:
P326
Year of Manufacture:
2018
Engine Model:
Mazda
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
3 km 279 degrees from Narrogin, WA – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Banner and glider towing
Departure Airport:
Narrogin Airport, WA (NRG/YNRG)
Destination Airport:
Narrogin Airport, WA (NRG/YNRG)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The ASN record states that the engine failed during initial climb while towing a glider. The pilot conducted a forced landing in a field, sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.
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.