June 24, 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:
Wednesday 24 June 2026

Time:
10:50

Type of Aircraft:
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk 26 (kit scale replica)

Owner/Operator:
Private

Registration:
VH-SFX

MSN:
82

Year of Manufacture:
2021

Engine Model:
Chevrolet Engines LS2 6.0L

Fatalities:
1 / Occupants: 1

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed

Category:
Accident

Location:
3.9 km, 122 degrees from Northam, WA – Australia

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Northam Airport (YNTM)

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

The Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk 26 (kit-scale replica), registered VH-SFX, crashed under unknown circumstances near Malabaine, east of Perth, after departing Northam Airport. The pilot, the sole occupant, died in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=572893
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-24/pilot-dies-in-light-plane-crash-near-northam-east-of-perth/106836910
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-sfx#4051a06e
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/pilot-killed-in-wa-plane-crash-identified-20260625-p60a2a.html

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.