April 9, 2026

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Date:
Monday 30 March 2026

Time:
08:30

Type of Aircraft:
Ayres S-2R-T Turbo Thrush (Silhouette image of generic SS2T model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)

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:
61.16 km 241 degrees from Chinchilla Aerodrome, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Manoeuvring

Nature:
Agricultural

Departure Airport:
Not specified – Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

The aircraft was conducting aerial spraying operations west of Chinchilla Aerodrome in Queensland. During the manoeuvring phase of the flight, the aircraft collided with the ground.

The Ayres S-2R-T Turbo Thrush sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact. The pilot was the sole occupant on board.

The ATSB was notified of the occurrence and recorded the accident in accordance with its aviation safety reporting processes.

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.