Vans RV7 and Vans RV7 mid-air collision near New South Wales, Au, November 30, 2025
On November 30, 2025 at about 1:09 am local time, 2 aircraft, Vans RV7 (VHEWS) and Vans RV7 (VHNMG), were involved in a mid-air collision near New South Wales (Wedderburn Airport). 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 30, 2025 · about 1:09 am local time
- Place
- New South Wales, Australia · Wedderburn Airport · map
- Type
- Accident · mid-air collision
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft 1
- Vans RV7
- Registration
- VHEWS · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Vans RV7
- Registration
- VHNMG · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record for the Vans RV7 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Midair collision during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Textron Lycoming YIO-360-M1B (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
The factual record for the Vans RV7 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Textron Lycoming O-360-A1A (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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