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Date:
Friday 30 January 2026
Time:
c. 12:30 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna U206F Stationair (Silhouette image of generic C206 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Canis Loopus Pty Ltd, opb Arafura Aviation
Registration:
VH-PQJ
MSN:
U20602245
Year of Manufacture:
1974
Engine Model:
Teledyne-Continental IO-520
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Category:
Accident
Location:
NE of Peppimenarti, NT – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Ferry/positioning
Departure Airport:
YEPT – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Darwin Airport, NT (DRW/YPDN)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The aircraft was operating a ferry flight after dropping off passengers at Emu Point. Shortly after departure, during the initial climb at approximately 900 feet, the pilot experienced an engine failure.
The pilot, who was the sole occupant, remained in contact with air traffic control and conducted a forced landing near a floodplain north-east of Peppimenarti in the Northern Territory.
Emergency services later located the aircraft, and the pilot was rescued and transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for medical assessment and treatment. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not confirmed at the time of reporting.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18TjdEoPBN/
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?reg=PQJ
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/5/55064_1654908501.jpg
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.