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Date:
Thursday 20 August 2026
Time:
11:42
Type of Aircraft:
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 MPA
Owner/Operator:
Surveillance Australia
Registration:
VH-…
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
P&W Canada PW123
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
Abeam Broome Airport, WA – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Survey
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
Passing FL 118 in cruise, fumes were detected before fire and smoke were observed emanating from the mission rack. The crew donned oxygen masks and conducted a forced descent to FL 100.
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.