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Date & Time:
06-APR-2023
Type of aircraft:
Gippsland GA-8 Airvan
Operator:
Shine Aviation
Registration:
VH-TBU
Flight Phase:
Landing
Flight Type:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Abrolhos Rat Island
Location:
Abrolhos Rat Island Airport, WA
Total fatalities:
0
Total Occupants:
7
Circumstances:
While landing at Abrolhos Rat Island Airport, WA (YRAT), a Shine Air Gippsland GA-8 Airvan overran the runway and ended partially submerged in the water.
The seven occupants survived the crash and the aircraft received substantial damage.
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.