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Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
12:09 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
XAG (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System)
Owner/Operator:
Not specified
Registration:
Not specified
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not applicable
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 0
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Substantial
Category:
Accident
Location:
12.2 km west (267°) of Devonport Aerodrome, TAS – Australia
Phase:
Manoeuvring (agricultural spraying)
Nature:
Agricultural
Departure Airport:
Not specified
Destination Airport:
Not specified
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On September 10, 2025, an XAG remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) was engaged in agricultural spraying operations near Devonport, Tasmania.
At approximately 12:09 local time, while manoeuvring, the RPAS stopped responding to command inputs from the operator. With no further control possible, the RPAS descended and collided with terrain.
The aircraft was substantially damaged in the accident and deemed beyond economical repair. No injuries occurred, and there was no damage to third-party property.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed the incident and logged it as an agricultural RPAS accident.
Sources:
ATSB (Occurrence record)
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.