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Date:
Sunday 4 January 2026
Time:
20:05
Type of Aircraft:
Pilatus PC-12/47E (Silhouette image of generic PC12 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
RFDS Australia
Registration:
VH-OWP
MSN:
1032
Year of Manufacture:
2008
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
Katanning Airport, WA (KNI/YKNG) – Australia
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Ambulance
Departure Airport:
Jandakot Airport, WA (JAD/YPJT)
Destination Airport:
Katanning Airport, WA (KNI/YKNG)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The aircraft was operating an aeromedical flight from Jandakot Airport to Katanning Airport. During the landing roll on runway 25 at Katanning, the Pilatus PC-12/47E struck a kangaroo on the runway surface.
The impact resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. The flight crew managed the situation and no injuries were reported among those on board.
The ATSB was notified of the occurrence and recorded the event as a serious incident in accordance with its investigation and safety monitoring processes.
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.