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Date:
Thursday 13 August 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat
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:
18.6 km 262 degrees from Townsville Aerodrome, QLD – Australia
Phase:
Approach
Nature:
Private
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Townsville Aerodrome, QLD
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
During approach, the aircraft struck a high-voltage powerline and diverted to Townsville. The landing gear collapsed during landing.
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.