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Date:
Friday 16 January 2026
Time:
c. 09:10 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Light Aircraft
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Category:
Incident
Location:
South of Townsville, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Unknown
Nature:
Unknown
Departure Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
Emergency services were called after a light aircraft made an emergency landing south of Townsville in north Queensland. Initial reports indicated the aircraft came down in a paddock near Ayr Dalbeg Road in the Mount Kelly area, just past Ayr.
Two male occupants were on board the aircraft at the time of the landing. Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene and transported both occupants to hospital for assessment.
Subsequent reporting stated both occupants were in a stable condition. One occupant was reported to have sustained minor back pain and a minor leg injury, while the second occupant reported neck and back pain. No further details regarding the aircraft or the sequence of events have been publicly released.
Sources:
https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/emergency-crews-race-to-light-plane-after-forced-landing-in-paddock/news-story/b8ffd20c69f32f0630c8262f5f715f83?amp&nk=21c626fd06a47fdf79a8f6aebc14c4c5-1768522802
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.