Technical assistance to Queensland Police Service - Collision with terrain involving Jabiru J160, registered 19-4194, near Palgrave, Queensland, on 19 October 2023

On 19 October 2023, a Jabiru J160 aircraft, registered 19-4194, collided with terrain near Palgrave, Queensland. The pilot was fatally injured.

In response to this accident, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) commenced an investigation. As part of its investigations, QPS requested technical assistance from the ATSB to examine the aircraft's engine.

To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

Any enquiries relating to the accident investigations should be directed to QPS.