June 20, 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:
Saturday 20 June 2026

Time:
09:30

Type of Aircraft:
DJI

Owner/Operator:
Not specified

Registration:
Not specified

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
Accident

Location:
30.6 km, 160 degrees from Mackay Aerodrome, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Manoeuvring

Nature:
Agricultural

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

During aerial spraying near Mackay, Queensland, the DJI RPAS collided with a tree and sustained substantial damage. The ASN record identifies low-altitude operations and reports no fatalities.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=573102
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.