Investigation number
AO-2025-007
Occurrence date
Location
about 63 km east of Kingaroy Airport
State
Queensland
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Evidence collection
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence category
Airframe overspeed
Occurrence class
Serious Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating an airframe overspeed involving a Diamond Aircraft Industries DA40, VH-EQF, about 63 km east of Kingaroy Airport, Queensland, on 12 February 2025.

During a manoeuvre demonstration as part of a training flight, the instructor lost control of the aircraft and an airframe overspeed occurred. The investigation is continuing.

The evidence collection phase of the investigation will involve interviewing the involved parties, examination of maintenance records, retrieving and reviewing any recorded data and the collection of other relevant information.

A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Model
DA40
Registration
VH-EQF
Aircraft Operator
Flight Training Adelaide Pty Ltd
Serial number
40.806
Operation type
Part 91 General operating and flight rules
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland
Destination
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland
Damage
Nil