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| Date: | Thursday 14 August 2025 |
| Time: | 16:39 |
| Type: | Just JA30 SuperSTOL |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 60.3 km 61 degrees from Marina Plains, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Cooktown Airport, QLD (CTN/YCKN) | |
| Investigating agency: | ATSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During initial climb from a beach, the aircraft encountered a wind gust. The pilot lost control of the aircraft which subsequently collided into a river resulting in substantial damage.
Sources:
ATSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Aug-2025 11:03 | ASN | Added |
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