Unmanned Aircraft Accident at Mount Disappointment

No fatalities • Mount Disappointment, Australia

An accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft occurred in Australia on October 24, 2016.

On October 24, 2016, an accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft took place at Mount Disappointment, Australia. The aircraft involved in the event was identified by the registration UNREG.

What happened

Following the occurrence of the accident, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the NTSB. Because the aircraft is of U.S. manufacture and design, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 2016 LOCKHEED Stalker accident near Mount Disappointment, Australia?

An accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft occurred in Australia on October 24, 2016.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 2016 LOCKHEED Stalker accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 2016 involved a LOCKHEED Stalker, at Mount Disappointment, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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