July 5, 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:
Sunday 5 July 2026

Time:
13:00

Type of Aircraft:
Yakovlev Yak-52

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:
Substantial

Category:
Accident

Location:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (WSY/YSHR) – Australia

Phase:
Landing

Nature:
Private

Departure Airport:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (WSY/YSHR)

Destination Airport:
Shute Harbour Airport, QLD (WSY/YSHR)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Circumstances:

The ASN record states that during landing, the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway, collided with an electrical box and came to rest in a ditch, sustaining substantial damage. Injuries are not stated in the ASN record.

Sources:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/573996
https://aviation-safety.net/asndb/year/2026/1/VH
https://www.atsb.gov.au/

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.