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Date:
Sunday 10 May 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Robinson R44
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:
Not specified
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Not specified
Location:
Whitehaven Airport, QLD
Phase:
Landing
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 May 2026, a Robinson R44 was involved in an accident during landing at Whitehaven Airport, Queensland. The ASN record states that a dynamic rollover occurred, a passenger received minor injuries and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The source records no fatalities and does not state the number of occupants.
The ASN narrative states that the dynamic rollover occurred during landing. The source lists Whitehaven Airport, Queensland, as the location and records the occurrence as an 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.