August 27, 2026

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.

Date:
Thursday 27 August 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

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:
Minor

Category:
Incident

Location:
Shellharbour Airport (YSHL), Albion Park Rail, NSW – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Training

Departure Airport:
Shellharbour Airport, NSW (WOL/YSHL)

Destination Airport:
Shellharbour Airport, NSW (WOL/YSHL)

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Circumstances:

The aircraft experienced a partial loss of power during a dual training exercise. The pilot attempted to land the aircraft, which bounced on landing, resulting in damage to the propeller.

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.