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Date:
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Time:
15:35
Type of Aircraft:
Praetorian Aeronautics RPAS
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not applicable
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
9.8 km 1 degrees from Adelaide Aerodrome, SA – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:
Test
Departure Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
The remotely piloted aircraft was undergoing aerial flight testing near Adelaide when it stopped responding to control inputs. Despite attempts to regain command functionality, the RPAS was unable to resume controlled flight.
The aircraft subsequently collided with a greenhouse located north of Adelaide Aerodrome. As the aircraft was unmanned, no injuries occurred.
Substantial damage to the RPAS was reported. The ATSB documented the occurrence as part of its monitoring of RPAS-related incidents.
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.