On 16 April 2024, a pilot and passenger were conducting a private flight in an Aeropilot Legend 600 aircraft, south of Perth, Western Australia. During cruise, controllability issues were encountered which led the pilot to deploy the aircraft's emergency parachute.
The aircraft collided with trees prior to impacting the ground near Preston Beach. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. An inspection of the aircraft identified that the vertical stabiliser had detached from the tail section of the aircraft.
Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) commenced an investigation in response to this accident. RAAus requested technical assistance from the ATSB to examine components from the aircraft. To facilitate that request, an investigation under the Transport Safety Investigation Act (2003) has been commenced.
Any enquiries relating to the accident should be directed to RAAus.