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| Date: | Tuesday 16 May 2017 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | DJI Inspire 1 V2.0 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Coffs Harbour Aerodrome, 274.8° T 42Km (North Dorrigo), NSW -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During aerial survey operations, a wedge-tailed eagle struck the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), resulting in a loss of control. The RPA collided with terrain and sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
ATSB Ref 201702181
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