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Date:
Monday 22 December 2025
Time:
16:40
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 150 (Silhouette image of generic C150 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: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
Sale Airport, VIC (SXE/YWSL) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Sale Airport, VIC (SXE/YWSL)
Destination Airport:
Sale Airport, VIC (SXE/YWSL)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a private flight and returned to Sale Airport for landing. During the landing sequence, the aircraft encountered gusting wind conditions.
As the aircraft touched down, the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing tip then struck the ground, and the aircraft subsequently veered off the runway.
The Cessna 150 sustained substantial damage as a result of the occurrence. No fatalities were reported. The ATSB was notified and recorded the accident in accordance with its investigation 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.