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Date & Time:
19-NOV-2023, circa 13:45 LT
Type of Aircraft:
SIAI-Marchetti S.211
Operator:
Jetworks Aviation (owner: MV Air Pty Ltd)
Registration:
VH-DQJ
MSN:
025/02-015
Year of Manufacture:
1985
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4C
Flight Phase:
En route
Flight Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
Destination Airport:
Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
Total Occupants:
2
Total Fatalities:
2 (Pilot Stephen Gale and camera operator James Rose)
Circumstances:
A SIAI-Marchetti S.211, registration VH-DQJ, was involved in a midair collision with another SIAI-Marchetti S.211 over Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, on 19th November 2023. The aircraft, part of a two-plane formation known as “Viper formation,” suffered damage but managed to land safely at Essendon Airport. The other aircraft in the formation, however, crashed into the waters. Rescue efforts transitioned to a recovery mission with pilot Stephen Gale and camera operator James Rose presumed dead. The incident is under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
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.