June 11, 2026

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Date:
Thursday 11 June 2026

Time:
16:37

Type of Aircraft:
SkyStar Kitfox

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:
Substantial

Category:
Accident

Location:
20.8 km, 193 degrees from Townsville Aerodrome, QLD – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Unknown

Departure Airport:
Not specified

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

During landing near Townsville, Queensland, the SkyStar Kitfox experienced control issues and the pilot initiated a go-around. A wind gust then struck the aircraft, which stalled before colliding with a tree. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The ASN record classifies the occurrence as an accident and identifies loss of control–inflight. No fatalities were reported.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=573109
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.