Have any questions? Call us: 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:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time:
16:39 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Just JA30 SuperSTOL
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:
60.3 km northeast (61°) from Marina Plains, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified (departed from a beach location)
Destination Airport:
Cooktown Airport, QLD (CTN/YCKN)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On August 14, 2025, a privately operated Just JA30 SuperSTOL was involved in an accident during take-off from a beach near Marina Plains, Queensland. The aircraft was departing for Cooktown Airport when, during the initial climb, it encountered a sudden wind gust.
The gust destabilised the aircraft, leading the pilot to lose control. The SuperSTOL subsequently descended and collided with a river, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed the occurrence and is investigating. No fatalities were reported, though full details of the pilot’s condition and possible minor injuries were not specified in preliminary reporting.
The incident highlights the hazards associated with operating in remote and unimproved strips such as beaches, where variable winds and terrain can present significant risks during critical phases of flight.
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.