May 13, 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:
Wednesday 13 May 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
Flight Design CTLS

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:
Substantial

Category:
Incident

Location:
Hill River, SA – Australia

Phase:
Take-off

Nature:
Not specified

Departure Airport:
Hill River, SA

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Circumstances:

The Flight Design CTLS encountered a loss of control during takeoff at Hill River, South Australia, and impacted a pine tree, resulting in substantial aircraft damage. The ASN record reports no fatalities.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=574897

Accident and defect summaries

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.