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| Date: | Monday 31 May 2021 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | DJI Phantom 4 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Newman Aerodrome, 318° T 39Km (Hope Downs Mine), WA -
 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, the RPA was struck by an eagle. The pilot conducted a forced landing and the RPA sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
ATSB Ref 202103478
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