A tragic aviation accident has occurred at Parafield Airport in Australia, where a light aircraft crashed into a hangar during landing, leaving two people dead and 11 others injured.
The incident happened around 2:10 p.m. local time when a Diamond DA42 struck a hangar while attempting to land. Witnesses reported seeing a large plume of black smoke rising from the airport immediately after the impact, prompting a swift emergency response and evacuation of nearby personnel.
Authorities confirmed that both the pilot and a passenger aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the crash. Meanwhile, 11 individuals inside the hangar—primarily ground crew—sustained serious injuries, including burns. Four of the injured were transported to Royal Adelaide Hospital, while seven others were taken to Lyell McEwin Hospital for treatment.
Emergency services quickly secured the scene, and operations at the airport were temporarily suspended to allow for rescue and recovery efforts.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched a full investigation into the crash. Teams of specialist investigators from Canberra and Brisbane have been deployed to examine the wreckage, gather evidence, and analyze the aircraft to determine what led to the fatal incident. Officials indicated that both mechanical issues and operational factors will be closely reviewed.
This marks the second reported incident at Parafield Airport this year, raising fresh concerns about aviation safety at the facility. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to provide further updates on the cause of the crash.
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