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Date:
Monday 2 March 2026
Time:
15:10
Type of Aircraft:
Jabiru J160 or J170 (Silhouette image of generic JAB2 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
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:
Accident
Location:
Myrup Airfield, WA (YMYU) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Myrup Airfield, WA (YMYU)
Destination Airport:
Myrup Airfield, WA (YMYU)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was conducting a private flight at Myrup Airfield in Western Australia and was in the landing phase when the pilot lost directional control.
During the landing roll, the right wingtip struck the ground. The nosewheel subsequently sank into the soft runway edge and the aircraft overturned, coming to rest inverted.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The ATSB was notified of the occurrence and recorded the accident in accordance with its aviation safety reporting processes.
Sources:
ATSB
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.