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Date:
Friday, October 17, 2025
Time:
circa 14:25 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Light Plane
Owner/Operator:
Private
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:
Accident
Location:
Busselton Margaret River Airport (YBLN/BQB), Yalyalup, Western Australia – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Busselton Margaret River Airport, WA (BQB/YBLN)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified (local authorities)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On October 17, 2025, a light aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Busselton Margaret River Airport, located approximately 225 kilometres southwest of Perth.
At around 2:25 p.m. local time, emergency services were called to the airport after the aircraft, carrying two men, crashed during the landing phase. The impact resulted in both occupants sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
A male pilot and a passenger, both in their 50s, were onboard. One man was treated at the scene by paramedics, while the other declined medical assistance. The extent of damage to the aircraft has not been publicly detailed.
The crash occurred in a popular tourist region, prompting a rapid response from emergency crews including police, St John WA paramedics, and local airport staff. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the accident.
Sources:
Emma Kirk – News Article, ABC News & local media reports
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.