February 24, 2026

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Date:
Friday 13 February 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA (Silhouette image of generic NG5 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:
Chinchilla Airport (YCCA), Chinchilla, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Take off

Nature:
Training

Departure Airport:
Chinchilla Airport, QLD (CCL/YCCA)

Destination Airport:
Chinchilla Airport, QLD (CCL/YCCA)

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Circumstances:

The aircraft was conducting a solo training flight at Chinchilla Airport in Queensland. During the take-off roll, the pilot experienced a loss of directional control.

The aircraft subsequently impacted the runway’s PAPI lights. The occurrence resulted in substantial damage to the BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA.

No injuries were reported in the available summary. The occurrence was recorded through recreational aviation reporting channels.

Sources:

Accident and defect summaries

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.