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Date:
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Time:
16:33
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:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
72.3 km 281 degrees from Coffs Harbour Aerodrome, NSW – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:
Agricultural
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 agricultural aerial spraying operations west of Coffs Harbour. While manoeuvring at low level, the RPAS struck a powerline.
The impact caused the aircraft to deviate from controlled flight and collide with the ground shortly afterwards. No injuries occurred as the aircraft was unmanned.
The RPAS sustained substantial damage, and the occurrence was reported to the ATSB for documentation and monitoring.
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.