Regarding An Accident On 7 January 2025 At Rottnest Island (investigation Number AO-2025-001): A Complete Copy Of Atsb’s Investigation File, Comprising Of, But Not Limited To; Any Investigation…

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The ATSB released its investigation file for a seaplane accident at Rottnest Island on 7 January 2025 (AO-2025-001). A Textron Aviation 208 seaplane (VH-WTY) struck a rock outcrop during takeoff and flipped, with seven persons on board rescued and seven minor injuries reported. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The released documents comprise initial aviation notifications from multiple sources (operator phone report, aircraft service authority confirmation, and Airservices notification), establishing the incident classification as an operational terrain collision with ground impact. The file indicates the investigation was active as of June 2025. No fatalities or serious injuries occurred. Personal information for ATSB employees below Senior Executive Service level was redacted under FOI exemptions, and certain sections were withheld under Section 22 of the FOI Act.