June 13, 2026

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Date:
Saturday 13 June 2026

Time:
08:00

Type of Aircraft:
Aeroprakt A32

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:
15 km, 233 degrees from Bowen Aerodrome, QLD – Australia

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

During cruise near Bowen, Queensland, the Aeroprakt A32 experienced an engine issue and the pilot conducted a forced landing. The aircraft struck a tree during the forced landing and sustained substantial damage. The ASN record identifies a powerplant system/component failure or malfunction and reports no fatalities.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=573107
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.