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Date:
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time:
11:59
Type of Aircraft:
DJI (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System)
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not applicable
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
96.9 km 88 degrees from Thangool Aerodrome, QLD – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Survey
Departure Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The remotely piloted aircraft was conducting aerial surveying operations east of Thangool Aerodrome in Queensland. During the flight, the pilot became situationally unaware of the aircraft’s surroundings.
The RPAS subsequently collided with a tree and was destroyed. No injuries occurred as the aircraft was unmanned.
The ATSB was notified of the occurrence and recorded the accident as part of its monitoring of RPAS-related occurrences.
Sources:
ATSB
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.