January 18, 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:
Sunday 18 January 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
RotorWay Exec 90

Owner/Operator:
Private

Registration:
VH-REL

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 2

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Substantial

Category:
Accident

Location:
Near Tamborine, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Near Tamborine, QLD

Destination Airport:
Near Tamborine, QLD

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

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

Circumstances:

The RotorWay Exec 90 lost control during landing near Tamborine and was substantially damaged. Neither the pilot nor the passenger was injured.

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.