The ATSB is assisting the New South Wales Police Force with an investigation into a collision with water involving a TL Ultralight Sting S4, registered 23-1677, 5 km north-west of Scotts Head, New South Wales, on 4 January 2025.
While reportedly conducting flying training, the aircraft collided with water resulting in fatal injuries to the two occupants. The aircraft was destroyed.
As part of an investigation by the Coroner’s Court of New South Wales, the New South Wales Police Force is receiving assistance from the ATSB in the examination of components from the aircraft. The ATSB commenced an investigation under the Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 and deployed 2 specialist engineering investigators to the accident site. Information on the investigation of sport aviation accidents is detailed here.
Any enquiries relating to the investigation should be directed to the New South Wales Police Force.
This assistance was initiated at the request of Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus).