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Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time:
11:00 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Ultralight
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
Category:
Accident
Location:
Northwest of Hay, NSW – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
NSW Police / ATSB (notified)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On November 5, 2025, an ultralight aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances on a rural property north of Hay, in the Riverina region of New South Wales.
The 39-year-old pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained critical injuries in the crash. He was initially treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital before being airlifted to a Melbourne hospital for advanced care. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Emergency services, including NSW Police, Fire and Rescue, and local paramedics, attended the scene following reports of the downed aircraft. The wreckage was found in an agricultural area. Preliminary details suggest the ultralight may have been engaged in private or agricultural-related flight activity.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and NSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, while a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Sources:
News.com.au – “Pilot, 39, dies after plane crashes north of Hay”
Weekly Times – “Prominent NSW pastoralist in critical condition after plane crash” (subscription link)
Xinhua News English – “Australian pilot dies after ultralight crash north of Hay”
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.