July 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:
Saturday 18 July 2026

Time:
16:28

Type of Aircraft:
Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair

Owner/Operator:
Not specified

Registration:
Not specified

MSN:
Not specified

Year of Manufacture:
Not specified

Engine Model:
Not specified

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Minor

Category:
Serious incident

Location:
Caboolture Airfield, QLD (YCAB) – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Caboolture Airfield, QLD (YCAB)

Destination Airport:
Caboolture Airfield, QLD (YCAB)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

The ASN record states that, during approach, the pilot received an unsafe landing-gear indication and manual extension failed because of a hydraulic fault. A fly-by inspection confirmed the gear appeared extended, but the left main gear collapsed on landing and the aircraft veered off the runway, sustaining minor damage. Injuries were not stated in the ASN record.

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.