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Date:
Sunday 23 November 2025
Time:
c. 09:50 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Van’s RV-8 (Silhouette image of generic RV8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Private
Registration:
VH-YGY
MSN:
80605
Year of Manufacture:
2010
Engine Model:
Eggenfellner E-6
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 1
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Destroyed
Category:
Accident
Location:
near YOSN, Old Station Airfield, Raglan, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
YOSN Old Station Airfield, QLD
Destination Airport:
Not specified – Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed from Old Station Airfield near Raglan, Queensland, for a private flight. Shortly after becoming airborne, it encountered difficulties during the initial climb and the pilot initiated an emergency landing in a nearby field.
During the forced landing sequence, the aircraft struck a fallen tree. The impact caused the Van’s RV-8 to catch fire, resulting in a post-impact blaze that destroyed the aircraft.
Emergency services responded to the scene where the pilot, the sole occupant, was found with life-threatening burn injuries. He was transported for medical treatment following the accident.
The ATSB confirmed the occurrence and indicated it was assessing available information prior to deciding whether to commence an investigation.
Sources:
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/man-suffers-lifethreatening-burns-after-lightplane-crash-in-central-queensland/news-story/e7be4c9cd8ca228dffc3d42aba79fef5?amp
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/man-suffers-life-threatening-burns-light-plane-crash-raglan/106042294
https://www.pprune.org/pacific-general-aviation-questions/669343-aircraft-down-qld.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.