January 22, 2026

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.

Date:
Thursday 22 January 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
Cirrus SR-22T GTS G6 Carbon

Owner/Operator:
Reserve Corporation Pty Ltd

Registration:
VH-XC5

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
None

Category:
Serious incident

Location:
22 km SSE of Melbourne, VIC – Australia

Phase:
Manoeuvring

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)

Destination Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB / NTSB

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

Circumstances:

During cruise near Melbourne, the crew of a Cessna 172S detected the Cirrus SR-22T in close proximity on a crossing track. The Cirrus pilot descended to increase separation.

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.