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Date:
Friday 7 November 2025
Time:
07:50
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 172N Skyhawk (Silhouette image of generic C172 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
VH-SCU
MSN:
17268700
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
7 km SSE of Newcastle Waters, NT – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Training
Departure Airport:
Newcastle Waters, NT – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Newcastle Waters, NT – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a dual low-level training exercise with a flight instructor and a student pilot on board. During the manoeuvre sequence, the aircraft entered a turn as part of the planned training activity.
While performing the turn, the student pilot lost control of the aircraft. The instructor attempted to intervene; however, the aircraft descended and collided with terrain.
Following the impact, the instructor sustained minor injuries, while the student pilot was uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the collision.
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.