April 29, 2026

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Date:
Wednesday 29 April 2026

Time:
14:09

Type of Aircraft:
Diamond DA40

Owner/Operator:
Flight Training Adelaide

Registration:
VH-…

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
Other

Location:
Adelaide-Parafield Airport, SA (YPPF) – Australia

Phase:
Standing

Nature:
–

Departure Airport:
–

Destination Airport:
–

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

A Diamond DA40 registered VH-… was standing in Hangar 54 at Adelaide-Parafield Airport when it was damaged by a post-impact fire following a Diamond DA42 Twin Star crash after takeoff. The DA40’s tail section was severed by the fire. The ASN record classifies this occurrence as “Other”; the DA40 had no occupants and no fatalities were reported for this record.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=572844

https://7news.com.au/news/major-emergency-response-after-plane-smashes-into-hangar-at-adelaides-parafield-airport-c-22209732
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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.