June 14, 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 14 June 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
Jabiru J160-D

Owner/Operator:
Private

Registration:
24-7890

MSN:
271

Year of Manufacture:
1978

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
Accident

Location:
Bacchus Marsh Airfield (YBSS), Bacchus Marsh, VIC – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Bacchus Marsh Airport (YBSS)

Destination Airport:
Bacchus Marsh Airport (YBSS)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

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

Circumstances:

A Jabiru J160-D crashed and flipped over near runway 27 while landing at Bacchus Marsh Airfield. The pilot was not injured and the ultralight sustained substantial damage.

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.