August 20, 2026

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.

Date:
Thursday 20 August 2026

Time:
07:00

Type of Aircraft:
Beechcraft 1900D

Owner/Operator:
Penjet

Registration:
VH-PFI

MSN:
UE-108

Year of Manufacture:
1994

Engine Model:
P&W Canada PT6A-67D

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Minor

Category:
Serious incident

Location:
59.6 km 69 degrees from Pearce Airport, WA – Australia

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi

Departure Airport:
Perth Airport, WA (PER/YPPH)

Destination Airport:
Fortnum Airport (YFOR)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

Penjet flight PJ101 was involved in a loss of pressurisation incident. The aircraft returned to Perth (PER).

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.