August 9, 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:
Sunday 9 August 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
ATEC 122 Zephyr 2000

Owner/Operator:
private

Registration:
Not specified

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
Incident

Location:
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport, QLD (PPP/YBPN) – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Prosperine Airport, QLD (PPP/YBPN)

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

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

Circumstances:

The ASN record states that, while landing, the aircraft struck the rear of a safety vehicle on the runway. More than a metre of the left wing was broken off and the aircraft spun through 360 degrees, damaging the landing gear. Injuries were not stated in the source.

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.