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Date:
Monday 5 January 2026
Time:
c. 12:30 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 172M Skyhawk (Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
VH-LGE
MSN:
17267231
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
Parafield Airport (YPPF), Adelaide, SA – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Training
Departure Airport:
Adelaide–Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF)
Destination Airport:
Adelaide–Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a training flight at Parafield Airport in Adelaide. During the landing phase, the light aircraft crashed on or near the runway environment.
Following the impact, a fire developed and the Cessna 172M Skyhawk was destroyed. Emergency services attended the scene.
The sole pilot on board was able to exit the aircraft and was not injured. No further details regarding the sequence of events have been publicly released.
Sources:
https://7news.com.au/news/pilot-escapes-uninjured-from-plane-crash-at-parafield-airport-in-adelaide-c-21212125
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-lge#3dc67075
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.