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Date:
Sunday 4 January 2026
Time:
c. 06:20 LT
Type of Aircraft:
AutoGyro Cavalon (Silhouette image of generic CLON model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
G-2629
MSN:
V00215
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
near Teewah Airfield, Noosa North Shore, QLD – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Teewah Airfield – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The gyroplane was conducting a private flight after departing Teewah Airfield on the Noosa North Shore. During the en route phase, the pilot observed a high engine manifold pressure indication and noted a reduction in available power.
Following the partial power loss, the gyroplane descended and collided with terrain near the airfield. Emergency services attended the scene, and both occupants were assisted.
The AutoGyro Cavalon sustained substantial damage in the impact. The ATSB was notified of the occurrence and commenced assessment activities. Further investigation details had not been released at the time of reporting.
Sources:
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.