August 21, 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:
Friday 21 August 2026

Time:
09:15

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: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed

Category:
Accident

Location:
20.3 km 31 degrees from Sydney Airport, NSW – Australia

Phase:
Manoeuvring

Nature:
Survey

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

During aerial shark surveillance, the remote-control flight display failed and the pilot received a flight propulsion system failure warning. The pilot became situationally unaware of their surroundings and the RPAS collided with the water. The RPAS could not be recovered.

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.