On March 19, 2026, a Cessna 441 Conquest (registration VH-LBZ) operated by Skippers Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Broome, Australia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost altitude and crashed into mangroves shortly after takeoff from Broome Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mangrove area shortly after departing Broome Airport, resulting in injuries to all seven people on board.
What happened
During a flight departing from runway 10 at Broome Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of altitude following its departure. The aircraft was traveling toward the Mungalalu-Truscott AFB, situated on the Anjo Peninsula, when the descent occurred. The plane ultimately impacted a mangrove forest.
All seven individuals on board sustained injuries during the impact. Emergency responders were able to reach the site and perform rescues of the occupants shortly after the crash occurred.
Findings
The aircraft lost altitude during the initial climb phase of the flight.
The crash site was located within a mangrove environment near the departure path.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost altitude and crashed into mangroves shortly after takeoff from Broome Airport.
