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Date:
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Time:
12:11
Type of Aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (Silhouette image of generic BE20 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
RFDS Australia
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:
Minor
Category:
Incident
Location:
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, QLD (WTB/YBWW) – Australia
Phase:
Take off
Nature:
Ambulance
Departure Airport:
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, QLD (WTB/YBWW)
Destination Airport:
Bundaberg Airport, QLD (BDB/YBUD)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was operating an aeromedical flight from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Bundaberg Airport. During the take-off attempt, the crew misaligned the aircraft on the runway and struck a turning node light.
Following the impact with the aerodrome lighting, the crew rejected the take-off. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
The ATSB was notified of the occurrence. The ICAO occurrence category recorded for the event was ADRM: Aerodrome.
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.