What happened
On September 27, 2025, at approximately 18:00 UTC, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, registered VH-XAA, crashed into terrain in Australia. The aircraft, operated by Jump Aviation Pty Ltd., was performing a commercial skydiving mission and was in the process of returning to Moruya Aerodrome (YMRY) after completing a jump. During this final phase of the flight, the aircraft struck the ground approximately 2.5 km from the airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused one fatality involving the pilot.
The investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) has notified the occurrence, which took place in Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has officially opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the accident involved an Australian-registered aircraft operating within Australian territory, the ATSB is leading the technical inquiry to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the terrain collision.