On 13 September 2024, a BRM Aero Bristell Classic, registered 23-2136, collided with terrain about 32 km south of Bendigo aerodrome, Victoria. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire.
As part of an investigation by the Coroners Court of Victoria, Victoria Police requested 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.
The ATSB has completed its work recovering the recorded flight path data from the supplied avionics. A copy of the data and a report detailing the work undertaken by the ATSB was provided to Victoria Police on 17 March 2026.
Any enquiries relating to the investigation should be directed to Victoria Police.
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Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AE-2024-007 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/09/2024 |
| Location | 32 km south of Bendigo Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Investigation type | External Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | BRM Aero S.R.O. |
|---|---|
| Model | Bristell Classic |
| Registration | 23-2136 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Part 103 Sport and recreational aircraft |
| Activity | General aviation / Recreational-Sport and pleasure flying-Pleasure and personal transport |
| Departure point | Penfield (ALA), Victoria |
| Destination | Kyneton (ALA), Victoria |
| Damage | Destroyed |