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Date:
Friday, March 21, 2025
Time:
c. 11:10 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Cessna 150
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Location:
Ogilvie, WA – Australia (vicinity of Ogilvie West Road)
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media, or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On March 21, 2025, a privately operated Cessna 150 crashed under unknown circumstances near Ogilvie in Western Australia’s Midwest region, approximately 500 kilometers north of Perth. The pilot, a man in his 60s, was the sole occupant and died at the scene.
The wreckage was discovered by a member of the public near Ogilvie West Road shortly after 11:00 AM local time. Emergency services, including police and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), responded to the site. Roads surrounding the crash location were temporarily closed to facilitate the investigation and recovery efforts.
The ATSB has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary details suggest the aircraft was operating a private flight, though the departure and destination airports remain unspecified. Investigators will examine factors such as weather conditions, aircraft maintenance history, and pilot experience.
This incident underscores the risks associated with general aviation operations, particularly in remote areas. The ATSB’s findings will aim to identify contributing factors to enhance safety measures for future flights.
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.