September 8, 2026

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Date:
Tuesday 8 September 2026

Time:
09:15

Type of Aircraft:
Beechcraft B300 King Air 360C

Owner/Operator:
Royal Flying Doctor Service – RFDS

Registration:
VH-FDA

MSN:
FM-104

Year of Manufacture:
2022

Engine Model:
P&W Canada PT6A-67A

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
None

Category:
Serious incident

Location:
Emerald Airport, QLD (EMD/YEML) – Australia

Phase:
Take off

Nature:
Ambulance

Departure Airport:
Emerald Airport, QLD (EMD/YEML)

Destination Airport:
Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD (MCY/YBSU)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

While conducting aerodrome maintenance works, a ground vehicle detected the Beechcraft B300 take-off and depart overhead in close proximity. No radio calls were heard from the vehicle or the aircraft prior to departure.

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.