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Date:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time:
17:30 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Austflight Drifter
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Near Tibooburra Aerodrome, NSW – Australia
Phase:
Unknown
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On October 7, 2025, an Austflight Drifter light sport aircraft was involved in an accident near Tibooburra Aerodrome, New South Wales.
At approximately 17:30 local time, the aircraft struck a wire during flight and subsequently collided with terrain. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, suffered serious injuries and received medical attention at the scene.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed the occurrence and recorded it as a wirestrike accident involving a recreational aircraft. The event highlights the inherent risks of low-level flying in rural areas where unmarked powerlines or fencing wires can pose serious hazards, particularly for light aircraft with limited structural protection.
Sources:
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.