What happened
During approach, the RPAS struck a magpie and subsequently collided with the ground resulting in substantial damage.
- Occupants 0 on board No fatalities recorded
- Aircraft Substantial Damage to the aircraft
- Phase Approach Survey
- Investigation Status not stated ATSB
Occurrence data
| Date | Wednesday 9 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 7:29am |
| Aircraft | RPAS |
| Flight | Survey |
| Phase of flight | Approach |
| Location | Near Bathurst, NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |
|---|---|
| Occupants | 0 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB |
| Published | 9 September 2026 |
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