What happened
During the early stages of flight, a twin engine aircraft departed from Rottnest Island Airport. While the aircraft was performing its initial climb, it encountered a bird strike. This event led to the loss of control, causing the plane to crash into a salt lake situated in the vicinity of the airport.
The impact with the ground resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities among the passengers or crew; however, all six occupants sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the loss of control following a bird strike during the climb phase.