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Date:
Sunday 30 November 2025
Time:
11:55
Type of Aircraft:
de Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth (Silhouette image of generic DH82 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
VH-RAY
MSN:
3787
Year of Manufacture:
1939
Engine Model:
De Havilland Company Ltd Gipsy Major (DE HAVL)
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
South Grafton Airport (YSGR) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
South Grafton Airport (YSGR)
Destination Airport:
South Grafton Airport (YSGR)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a private operation at South Grafton Airport, utilising a grass runway for landing. During the approach and touchdown, the pilot misjudged the runway surface, and the aircraft’s propeller struck the ground.
Following the propeller strike, the de Havilland DH-82A nosed over and came to rest inverted on the grass strip. Emergency responders attended the scene. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
The Tiger Moth sustained substantial damage in the occurrence. The ATSB was notified and documented the event as part of its aviation occurrence reporting processes.
Sources:
ATSB
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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.