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Date:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time:
14:37 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Quantum Systems RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System)
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Location:
36.2 km 343 degrees from Moranbah Aerodrome, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (Aerial Survey Operations)
Nature:
Survey
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities (ATSB)
Circumstances:
On February 26, 2025, a Quantum Systems Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) was involved in an accident during aerial survey operations approximately 36.2 kilometers northwest of Moranbah Aerodrome in Queensland, Australia. The unmanned aircraft was conducting survey operations when the pilot lost control of the RPAS.
During the manoeuvring phase of the flight, the RPAS collided with a wall, resulting in the complete destruction of the aircraft. No injuries or fatalities were reported as the RPAS was unmanned. The exact cause of the loss of control is currently under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
The ATSB will examine factors such as the operational environment, the remote pilot’s actions, and any potential technical malfunctions that may have contributed to the accident. Investigators will also assess whether external factors, such as weather conditions or obstacles in the survey area, played a role in the incident.
This accident highlights the challenges associated with operating remotely piloted aircraft systems in complex environments, particularly during specialized tasks such as aerial surveys. It underscores the importance of robust safety protocols, thorough risk assessments, and adherence to operational guidelines to ensure safe RPAS operations.
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.