April 10, 2026

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Date:
Friday 10 April 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
DJI

Owner/Operator:
Not specified

Registration:
Not specified

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0

Other Fatalities:
Not specified

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
ccident

Location:
Near Williamtown, NSW

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Not specified

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

On 10 April 2026, a DJI remotely piloted aircraft system was involved in an accident 70.7 km from Williamtown Aerodrome, New South Wales. The ASN record states that the RPAS collided with a tree during aerial flight training and sustained substantial damage. The source records no fatalities and no occupants.

The ASN narrative describes a tree collision during aerial flight training. The source identifies the occurrence category as Accident.

The ASN detail page describes the aircraft damage as substantial and identifies the ATSB as the investigating agency. The ASN page does not state whether the investigation is complete.

Sources:
ATSB
ASN occurrence detail
ASN 2026 VH feed

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.