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Date:
Monday, July 21, 2025
Time:
11:12 Local Time
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:
21.7 km southwest (243°) of Archerfield Aerodrome, QLD – 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:
On July 21, 2025, a DJI remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) was conducting aerial surveying operations approximately 21.7 kilometres southwest of Archerfield Aerodrome, Queensland, when it was involved in a mid-air collision with a wedgetail eagle.
Following the birdstrike, the RPAS operator lost control of the drone. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain and was substantially damaged.
There were no injuries to persons on the ground, and no third-party property was affected. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigated the occurrence and confirmed the nature of the wildlife strike and the resulting loss of control.
This incident highlights the ongoing hazards RPAS operators face from airborne wildlife during low-altitude survey missions, particularly in rural or bushland areas.
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.