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Date:
Sunday 3 May 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Alenia C-27J Spartan
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
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MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
Not specified / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
Not specified
Aircraft Damage:
Not specified
Category:
Not specified
Location:
Longreach, QLD
Phase:
Not specified
Nature:
Not specified
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The C-27J Spartan aircraft operating as ASY517 took off from Darwin, was near Longreach when personnel observed signs of smoke onboard. Meet by emergency services when diverted to Longre…
Sources:
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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.