ATSB Investigation And CASA Investigation Reports Relating To A Near Miss Accident Which Occurred On Horn Island On 3 April 2025.

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The ATSB released investigation and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) reports documenting a near miss aircraft separation incident occurring on Horn Island, Queensland on 3 April 2025. Two aircraft were involved: a Beechcraft B200 (VH-FDO) and a Cessna 208 (VH-NTQ). The incident is categorized as an airspace/aircraft separation issue with no injuries, fatalities, or aircraft damage reported. The disclosure comprises notification documents and investigation materials from both the ATSB and CASA. Substantial portions of the documents are redacted under section 47E(d) of the Freedom of Information Act (relating to personal information and operator identity) and section 22 (items subject to legal professional privilege). These redactions prevent full disclosure of operator details, incident summaries, and investigation findings regarding the separation event's causal factors and any resulting safety recommendations.