May 10, 2026

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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.